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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.02, 1,233.48 and 360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.02, 1,233.48 and 360.68 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.02 : 1,233.48 = 360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.02/1,233.48 = 360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.02x = 1,233.48 × 360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.02x = 444,891.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,891.57/823.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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