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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.31, 1,230.59 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.31, 1,230.59 and 358.40 is: 536.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.31 : 1,230.59 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.31/1,230.59 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.31x = 1,230.59 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.31x = 441,035.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,035.51/821.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.99

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