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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.15, 1,229.19 and 357.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.15, 1,229.19 and 357.39 is: 536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.15 : 1,229.19 = 357.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.15/1,229.19 = 357.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.15x = 1,229.19 × 357.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.15x = 439,300.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,300.21/819.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.29

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