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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.04, 1,230.56 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.04, 1,230.56 and 358.80 is: 537.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.04 : 1,230.56 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.04/1,230.56 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.04x = 1,230.56 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.04x = 441,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,524.93/821.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.76

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