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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.84, 1,224.24 and 353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.84, 1,224.24 and 353.52 is: 530.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.84 : 1,224.24 = 353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.84/1,224.24 = 353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.84x = 1,224.24 × 353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.84x = 432,793.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,793.32/815.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.49

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