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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.04, 1,222.80 and 352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.04, 1,222.80 and 352.62 is: 529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.04 : 1,222.80 = 352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.04/1,222.80 = 352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.04x = 1,222.80 × 352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.04x = 431,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,183.74/815.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.03

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