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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.41, 1,224.08 and 347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.41, 1,224.08 and 347.63 is: 521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.41 : 1,224.08 = 347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.41/1,224.08 = 347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.41x = 1,224.08 × 347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.41x = 425,519.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,519.07/816.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.21

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