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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.51, 1,229.21 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.51, 1,229.21 and 351.02 is: 526.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.51 : 1,229.21 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.51/1,229.21 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.51x = 1,229.21 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.51x = 431,477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,477.29/819.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.51

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