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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.24, 1,225.32 and 329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.24, 1,225.32 and 329.72 is: 494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.24 : 1,225.32 = 329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.24/1,225.32 = 329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.24x = 1,225.32 × 329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.24x = 404,012.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,012.51/817.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.36

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