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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.06, 1,224.18 and 353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.06, 1,224.18 and 353.96 is: 530.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.06 : 1,224.18 = 353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.06/1,224.18 = 353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.06x = 1,224.18 × 353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.06x = 433,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,310.75/816.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.98

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