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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.52, 1,232.90 and 360.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.52, 1,232.90 and 360.55 is: 540.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.52 : 1,232.90 = 360.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.52/1,232.90 = 360.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.52x = 1,232.90 × 360.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.52x = 444,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,514.13/822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.43

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