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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.80, 1,824.96 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.80, 1,824.96 and 350.88 is: 526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.80 : 1,824.96 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.80/1,824.96 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.80x = 1,824.96 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.80x = 640,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,341.96/1,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.25

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