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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.71, 1,234.35 and 361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.71, 1,234.35 and 361.07 is: 541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.71 : 1,234.35 = 361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.71/1,234.35 = 361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.71x = 1,234.35 × 361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.71x = 445,680.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,680.58/823.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.06

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