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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.31, 1,824.15 and 350.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.31, 1,824.15 and 350.42 is: 525.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.31 : 1,824.15 = 350.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.31/1,824.15 = 350.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.31x = 1,824.15 × 350.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.31x = 639,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,218.64/1,216.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.54

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