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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.35, 1,824.39 and 350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.35, 1,824.39 and 350.66 is: 525.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.35 : 1,824.39 = 350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.35/1,824.39 = 350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.35x = 1,824.39 × 350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.35x = 639,745.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,745.16/1,216.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.95

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