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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.84, 1,235.20 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.84, 1,235.20 and 355.08 is: 532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.84 : 1,235.20 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.84/1,235.20 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.84x = 1,235.20 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.84x = 438,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,594.82/823.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.38

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