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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.91, 1,221.93 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.91, 1,221.93 and 352.44 is: 528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.91 : 1,221.93 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.91/1,221.93 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.91x = 1,221.93 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.91x = 430,657.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,657.01/814.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.48

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