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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.27, 1,224.50 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.27, 1,224.50 and 383.32 is: 575.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.27 : 1,224.50 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.27/1,224.50 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.27x = 1,224.50 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.27x = 469,375.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,375.34/816.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.02

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