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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.67, 1,235.36 and 361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.67, 1,235.36 and 361.36 is: 541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.67 : 1,235.36 = 361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.67/1,235.36 = 361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.67x = 1,235.36 × 361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.67x = 446,407.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,407.50/823.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.98

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