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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.41, 1,235.46 and 360.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.41, 1,235.46 and 360.95 is: 541.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.41 : 1,235.46 = 360.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.41/1,235.46 = 360.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.41x = 1,235.46 × 360.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.41x = 445,942.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,942.38/823.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.58

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