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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.90, 1,224.36 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.90, 1,224.36 and 354.08 is: 531.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.90 : 1,224.36 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.90/1,224.36 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.90x = 1,224.36 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.90x = 433,521.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,521.39/815.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.34

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