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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.28, 1,234.50 and 360.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.28, 1,234.50 and 360.85 is: 541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.28 : 1,234.50 = 360.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.28/1,234.50 = 360.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.28x = 1,234.50 × 360.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.28x = 445,469.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,469.33/823.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.09

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