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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.02, 1,235.14 and 362.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.02, 1,235.14 and 362.05 is: 542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.02 : 1,235.14 = 362.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.02/1,235.14 = 362.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.02x = 1,235.14 × 362.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.02x = 447,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,182.44/824.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.68

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