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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.44, 1,824.72 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.44, 1,824.72 and 350.76 is: 526.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.44 : 1,824.72 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.44/1,824.72 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.44x = 1,824.72 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.44x = 640,038.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,038.79/1,216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.16

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