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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820, 1,229.52 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820, 1,229.52 and 358.08 is: 536.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820 : 1,229.52 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820/1,229.52 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820x = 1,229.52 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820x = 440,266.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,266.52/820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.91

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