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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.60, 1,231.37 and 358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.60, 1,231.37 and 358.27 is: 537.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.60 : 1,231.37 = 358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.60/1,231.37 = 358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.60x = 1,231.37 × 358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.60x = 441,162.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,162.93/820.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.61

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