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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821, 1,231.02 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821, 1,231.02 and 359.08 is: 538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821 : 1,231.02 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821/1,231.02 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821x = 1,231.02 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821x = 442,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,034.66/821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.41

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