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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.36, 1,234.02 and 360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.36, 1,234.02 and 360.24 is: 540.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.36 : 1,234.02 = 360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.36/1,234.02 = 360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.36x = 1,234.02 × 360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.36x = 444,543.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,543.36/822.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.57

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