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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.90, 1,224.51 and 354.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.90, 1,224.51 and 354.29 is: 531.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.90 : 1,224.51 = 354.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.90/1,224.51 = 354.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.90x = 1,224.51 × 354.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.90x = 433,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,824.86/816.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.06

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