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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.99, 1,233.36 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.99, 1,233.36 and 361.16 is: 541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.99 : 1,233.36 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.99/1,233.36 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.99x = 1,233.36 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.99x = 445,438.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,438.76/822.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.24

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