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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.80, 1,222.36 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.80, 1,222.36 and 352.50 is: 528.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.80 : 1,222.36 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.80/1,222.36 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.80x = 1,222.36 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.80x = 430,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,876.43/814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.81

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