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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.81, 1,223.82 and 353.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.81, 1,223.82 and 353.61 is: 530.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.81 : 1,223.82 = 353.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.81/1,223.82 = 353.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.81x = 1,223.82 × 353.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.81x = 432,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,754.99/815.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.46

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