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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.44, 1,230.34 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.44, 1,230.34 and 358.44 is: 537.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.44 : 1,230.34 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.44/1,230.34 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.44x = 1,230.34 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.44x = 440,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,998.23/820.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.51

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