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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.04, 1,235.35 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.04, 1,235.35 and 361.46 is: 541.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.04 : 1,235.35 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.04/1,235.35 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.04x = 1,235.35 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.04x = 446,533.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,533.15/824.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.88

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