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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.82, 1,223.13 and 353.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.82, 1,223.13 and 353.58 is: 530.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.82 : 1,223.13 = 353.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.82/1,223.13 = 353.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.82x = 1,223.13 × 353.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.82x = 432,474.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,474.31/815.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.11

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