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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.52, 1,224.34 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.52, 1,224.34 and 261.16 is: 391.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.52 : 1,224.34 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.52/1,224.34 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.52x = 1,224.34 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.52x = 319,748.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,748.63/816.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.60

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