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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.04, 1,234.38 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.04, 1,234.38 and 245.72 is: 368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.04 : 1,234.38 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.04/1,234.38 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.04x = 1,234.38 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.04x = 303,311.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,311.85/823.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.53

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