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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.02, 1,230.49 and 358.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.02, 1,230.49 and 358.67 is: 537.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.02 : 1,230.49 = 358.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.02/1,230.49 = 358.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.02x = 1,230.49 × 358.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.02x = 441,339.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,339.85/821.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.55

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