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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.44, 1,224.72 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.44, 1,224.72 and 354.68 is: 532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.44 : 1,224.72 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.44/1,224.72 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.44x = 1,224.72 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.44x = 434,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,383.69/816.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.05

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