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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.13, 1,223.16 and 353.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.13, 1,223.16 and 353.37 is: 529.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.13 : 1,223.16 = 353.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.13/1,223.16 = 353.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.13x = 1,223.16 × 353.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.13x = 432,228.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,228.05/816.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.61

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