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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816, 1,223.52 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816, 1,223.52 and 354.08 is: 530.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816 : 1,223.52 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816/1,223.52 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816x = 1,223.52 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816x = 433,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,223.96/816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.91

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