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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.52, 1,225.23 and 354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.52, 1,225.23 and 354.64 is: 532.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.52 : 1,225.23 = 354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.52/1,225.23 = 354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.52x = 1,225.23 × 354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.52x = 434,515.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,515.57/816.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.16

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