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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.38, 1,824.84 and 350.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.38, 1,824.84 and 350.63 is: 526.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.38 : 1,824.84 = 350.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.38/1,824.84 = 350.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.38x = 1,824.84 × 350.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.38x = 639,834.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,834.53/1,216.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.02

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