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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.96, 1,224.14 and 353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.96, 1,224.14 and 353.82 is: 530.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.96 : 1,224.14 = 353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.96/1,224.14 = 353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.96x = 1,224.14 × 353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.96x = 433,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,123.45/815.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.81

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