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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.69, 1,223.08 and 353.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.69, 1,223.08 and 353.34 is: 529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.69 : 1,223.08 = 353.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.69/1,223.08 = 353.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.69x = 1,223.08 × 353.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.69x = 432,162.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,162.20/815.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.81

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