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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.06, 1,236.09 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.06, 1,236.09 and 246.94 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.06 : 1,236.09 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.06/1,236.09 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.06x = 1,236.09 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.06x = 305,237.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,237.90/824.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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