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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.81, 1,231.77 and 359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.81, 1,231.77 and 359.50 is: 538.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.81 : 1,231.77 = 359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.81/1,231.77 = 359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.81x = 1,231.77 × 359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.81x = 442,821.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,821.32/821.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.84

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