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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.56, 1,235.04 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.56, 1,235.04 and 361.32 is: 541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.56 : 1,235.04 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.56/1,235.04 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.56x = 1,235.04 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.56x = 446,244.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,244.65/823.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.85

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