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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.90, 1,224.24 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.90, 1,224.24 and 378 is: 566.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.90 : 1,224.24 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.90/1,224.24 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.90x = 1,224.24 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.90x = 462,762.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,762.72/816.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.49

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