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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.82, 1,221.32 and 351.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.82, 1,221.32 and 351.91 is: 527.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.82 : 1,221.32 = 351.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.82/1,221.32 = 351.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.82x = 1,221.32 × 351.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.82x = 429,791.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,791.73/814.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.47

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