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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.36, 1,232.30 and 388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.36, 1,232.30 and 388.28 is: 582.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.36 : 1,232.30 = 388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.36/1,232.30 = 388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.36x = 1,232.30 × 388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.36x = 478,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,477.44/821.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.54

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