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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.34, 1,235.15 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.34, 1,235.15 and 361.10 is: 541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.34 : 1,235.15 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.34/1,235.15 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.34x = 1,235.15 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.34x = 446,012.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,012.67/823.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.71

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