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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.01, 1,235.66 and 246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.01, 1,235.66 and 246.93 is: 370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.01 : 1,235.66 = 246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.01/1,235.66 = 246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.01x = 1,235.66 × 246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.01x = 305,120.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,120.29/824.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.29

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