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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.32, 1,824.12 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.32, 1,824.12 and 350.40 is: 525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.32 : 1,824.12 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.32/1,824.12 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.32x = 1,824.12 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.32x = 639,171.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,171.65/1,216.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.50

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