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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.21, 1,232.30 and 359.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.21, 1,232.30 and 359.05 is: 538.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.21 : 1,232.30 = 359.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.21/1,232.30 = 359.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.21x = 1,232.30 × 359.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.21x = 442,457.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,457.32/821.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.79

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