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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.08, 1,223.08 and 382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.08, 1,223.08 and 382.24 is: 573.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.08 : 1,223.08 = 382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.08/1,223.08 = 382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.08x = 1,223.08 × 382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.08x = 467,510.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,510.10/815.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.58

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