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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.04, 1,230.36 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.04, 1,230.36 and 381.50 is: 572.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.04 : 1,230.36 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.04/1,230.36 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.04x = 1,230.36 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.04x = 469,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,382.34/820.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.39

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