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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.53, 1,233.50 and 360.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.53, 1,233.50 and 360.17 is: 540.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.53 : 1,233.50 = 360.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.53/1,233.50 = 360.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.53x = 1,233.50 × 360.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.53x = 444,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,270.98/822.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.13

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