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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.05, 1,236.29 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.05, 1,236.29 and 361.92 is: 542.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.05 : 1,236.29 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.05/1,236.29 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.05x = 1,236.29 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.05x = 447,434.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,434.97/824.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.97

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