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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.21, 1,232.10 and 359.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.21, 1,232.10 and 359.57 is: 538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.21 : 1,232.10 = 359.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.21/1,232.10 = 359.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.21x = 1,232.10 × 359.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.21x = 443,020.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,020.04/822.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.82

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