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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.03, 1,224.10 and 347.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.03, 1,224.10 and 347.42 is: 521.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.03 : 1,224.10 = 347.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.03/1,224.10 = 347.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.03x = 1,224.10 × 347.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.03x = 425,276.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,276.82/816.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.15

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