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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.23, 1,824.35 and 350.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.23, 1,824.35 and 350.57 is: 525.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.23 : 1,824.35 = 350.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.23/1,824.35 = 350.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.23x = 1,824.35 × 350.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.23x = 639,551.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,551.50/1,216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.85

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