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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.41, 1,221.96 and 352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.41, 1,221.96 and 352.84 is: 528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.41 : 1,221.96 = 352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.41/1,221.96 = 352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.41x = 1,221.96 × 352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.41x = 431,156.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,156.37/815.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.76

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