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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.08, 1,231.80 and 388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.08, 1,231.80 and 388 is: 582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.08 : 1,231.80 = 388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.08/1,231.80 = 388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.08x = 1,231.80 × 388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.08x = 477,938.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,938.40/821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.09

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