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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.53, 1,232.73 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.53, 1,232.73 and 360.18 is: 539.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.53 : 1,232.73 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.53/1,232.73 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.53x = 1,232.73 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.53x = 444,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,004.69/822.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.81

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