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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.91, 1,230.07 and 357.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.91, 1,230.07 and 357.81 is: 536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.91 : 1,230.07 = 357.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.91/1,230.07 = 357.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.91x = 1,230.07 × 357.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.91x = 440,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,131.35/819.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.80

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