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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.53, 1,224.21 and 354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.53, 1,224.21 and 354.02 is: 530.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.53 : 1,224.21 = 354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.53/1,224.21 = 354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.53x = 1,224.21 × 354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.53x = 433,394.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,394.82/816.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.78

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