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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.37, 1,235.25 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.37, 1,235.25 and 361.02 is: 541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.37 : 1,235.25 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.37/1,235.25 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.37x = 1,235.25 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.37x = 445,949.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,949.96/823.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.62

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