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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.52, 1,223.73 and 353.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.52, 1,223.73 and 353.64 is: 530.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.52 : 1,223.73 = 353.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.52/1,223.73 = 353.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.52x = 1,223.73 × 353.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.52x = 432,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,759.88/815.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.66

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