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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.31, 1,222.74 and 353.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.31, 1,222.74 and 353.19 is: 529.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.31 : 1,222.74 = 353.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.31/1,222.74 = 353.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.31x = 1,222.74 × 353.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.31x = 431,859.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,859.54/815.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.69

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