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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817, 1,225.50 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817, 1,225.50 and 361 is: 541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817 : 1,225.50 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817/1,225.50 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817x = 1,225.50 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817x = 442,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,405.50/817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.50

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