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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.88, 1,236.14 and 361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.88, 1,236.14 and 361.40 is: 542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.88 : 1,236.14 = 361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.88/1,236.14 = 361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.88x = 1,236.14 × 361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.88x = 446,741.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,741.00/823.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.24

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