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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.43, 1,223.16 and 353.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.43, 1,223.16 and 353.22 is: 529.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.43 : 1,223.16 = 353.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.43/1,223.16 = 353.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.43x = 1,223.16 × 353.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.43x = 432,044.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,044.58/815.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.84

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