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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.62, 1,224.93 and 353.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.62, 1,224.93 and 353.75 is: 530.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.62 : 1,224.93 = 353.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.62/1,224.93 = 353.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.62x = 1,224.93 × 353.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.62x = 433,312.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,312.86/816.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.62

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