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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.46, 1,235.21 and 361.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.46, 1,235.21 and 361.00 is: 541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.46 : 1,235.21 = 361.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.46/1,235.21 = 361.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.46x = 1,235.21 × 361.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.46x = 445,908.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,908.62/823.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.51

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