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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.03, 1,235.75 and 361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.03, 1,235.75 and 361.67 is: 542.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.03 : 1,235.75 = 361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.03/1,235.75 = 361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.03x = 1,235.75 × 361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.03x = 446,925.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,925.72/824.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.37

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