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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.66, 1,224.99 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.66, 1,224.99 and 354.42 is: 531.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.66 : 1,224.99 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.66/1,224.99 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.66x = 1,224.99 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.66x = 434,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,160.96/816.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.63

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