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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.02, 1,234.98 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.02, 1,234.98 and 361.68 is: 542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.02 : 1,234.98 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.02/1,234.98 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.02x = 1,234.98 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.02x = 446,667.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,667.57/824.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.06

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