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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.45, 1,222.70 and 353.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.45, 1,222.70 and 353.07 is: 529.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.45 : 1,222.70 = 353.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.45/1,222.70 = 353.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.45x = 1,222.70 × 353.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.45x = 431,696.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,696.92/815.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.40

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