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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.44, 1,233.30 and 360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.44, 1,233.30 and 360.20 is: 540.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.44 : 1,233.30 = 360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.44/1,233.30 = 360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.44x = 1,233.30 × 360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.44x = 444,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,234.66/822.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.14

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