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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.52, 1,233.98 and 360.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.52, 1,233.98 and 360.39 is: 540.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.52 : 1,233.98 = 360.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.52/1,233.98 = 360.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.52x = 1,233.98 × 360.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.52x = 444,714.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,714.05/822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.67

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