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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.06, 1,233.53 and 360.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.06, 1,233.53 and 360.71 is: 540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.06 : 1,233.53 = 360.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.06/1,233.53 = 360.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.06x = 1,233.53 × 360.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.06x = 444,946.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,946.61/823.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.60

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