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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.99, 1,824.29 and 350.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.99, 1,824.29 and 350.30 is: 525.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.99 : 1,824.29 = 350.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.99/1,824.29 = 350.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.99x = 1,824.29 × 350.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.99x = 639,037.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,037.91/1,215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.53

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