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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.53, 1,230.12 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.53, 1,230.12 and 358.52 is: 537.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.53 : 1,230.12 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.53/1,230.12 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.53x = 1,230.12 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.53x = 441,016.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,016.47/820.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.48

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