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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.51, 1,230.75 and 358.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.51, 1,230.75 and 358.15 is: 537.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.51 : 1,230.75 = 358.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.51/1,230.75 = 358.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.51x = 1,230.75 × 358.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.51x = 440,793.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,793.11/820.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.22

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