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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.10, 1,222.60 and 352.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.10, 1,222.60 and 352.55 is: 528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.10 : 1,222.60 = 352.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.10/1,222.60 = 352.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.10x = 1,222.60 × 352.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.10x = 431,027.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,027.63/815.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.80

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