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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.31, 1,228.02 and 357.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.31, 1,228.02 and 357.01 is: 535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.31 : 1,228.02 = 357.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.31/1,228.02 = 357.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.31x = 1,228.02 × 357.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.31x = 438,409.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,409.28/819.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.10

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