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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.68, 1,231.47 and 359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.68, 1,231.47 and 359.33 is: 538.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.68 : 1,231.47 = 359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.68/1,231.47 = 359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.68x = 1,231.47 × 359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.68x = 442,507.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,507.19/821.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.54

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