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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.04, 1,224.30 and 353.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.04, 1,224.30 and 353.62 is: 530.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.04 : 1,224.30 = 353.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.04/1,224.30 = 353.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.04x = 1,224.30 × 353.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.04x = 432,936.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,936.97/816.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.53

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