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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.79, 1,222.20 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.79, 1,222.20 and 352.28 is: 528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.79 : 1,222.20 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.79/1,222.20 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.79x = 1,222.20 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.79x = 430,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,550.51/814.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.42

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