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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.02, 1,233.86 and 360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.02, 1,233.86 and 360.45 is: 540.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.02 : 1,233.86 = 360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.02/1,233.86 = 360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.02x = 1,233.86 × 360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.02x = 444,739.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,739.76/823.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.38

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