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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.86, 1,224.09 and 353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.86, 1,224.09 and 353.44 is: 530.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.86 : 1,224.09 = 353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.86/1,224.09 = 353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.86x = 1,224.09 × 353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.86x = 432,642.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,642.37/815.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.29

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