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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.56, 1,230.88 and 358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.56, 1,230.88 and 358 is: 537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.56 : 1,230.88 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.56/1,230.88 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.56x = 1,230.88 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.56x = 440,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,655.04/820.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.02

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