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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.27, 1,233.60 and 360.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.27, 1,233.60 and 360.15 is: 540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.27 : 1,233.60 = 360.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.27/1,233.60 = 360.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.27x = 1,233.60 × 360.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.27x = 444,281.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,281.04/822.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.31

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