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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.06, 1,235.03 and 361.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.06, 1,235.03 and 361.71 is: 542.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.06 : 1,235.03 = 361.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.06/1,235.03 = 361.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.06x = 1,235.03 × 361.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.06x = 446,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,722.70/824.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.10

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