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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.36, 1,235.52 and 361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.36, 1,235.52 and 361.24 is: 542.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.36 : 1,235.52 = 361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.36/1,235.52 = 361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.36x = 1,235.52 × 361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.36x = 446,319.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,319.24/823.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.07

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