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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.33, 1,223.49 and 353.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.33, 1,223.49 and 353.02 is: 529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.33 : 1,223.49 = 353.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.33/1,223.49 = 353.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.33x = 1,223.49 × 353.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.33x = 431,916.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,916.44/815.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.74

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