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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.33, 1,823.27 and 349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.33, 1,823.27 and 349.58 is: 524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.33 : 1,823.27 = 349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.33/1,823.27 = 349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.33x = 1,823.27 × 349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.33x = 637,374.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,374.17/1,215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.44

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