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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.01, 1,224.33 and 353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.01, 1,224.33 and 353.68 is: 530.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.01 : 1,224.33 = 353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.01/1,224.33 = 353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.01x = 1,224.33 × 353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.01x = 433,021.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,021.03/816.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.66

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