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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.81, 1,230.27 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.81, 1,230.27 and 358.50 is: 537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.81 : 1,230.27 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.81/1,230.27 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.81x = 1,230.27 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.81x = 441,051.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,051.80/820.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.34

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