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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.06, 1,231.68 and 358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.06, 1,231.68 and 358.98 is: 538.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.06 : 1,231.68 = 358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.06/1,231.68 = 358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.06x = 1,231.68 × 358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.06x = 442,148.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,148.49/821.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.51

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