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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.23, 1,229.36 and 357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.23, 1,229.36 and 357.02 is: 535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.23 : 1,229.36 = 357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.23/1,229.36 = 357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.23x = 1,229.36 × 357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.23x = 438,899.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,899.96/819.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.75

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