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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.20, 1,232.34 and 358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.20, 1,232.34 and 358.84 is: 538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.20 : 1,232.34 = 358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.20/1,232.34 = 358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.20x = 1,232.34 × 358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.20x = 442,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,212.89/821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.50

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