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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.07, 1,235.90 and 246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.07, 1,235.90 and 246.95 is: 370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.07 : 1,235.90 = 246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.07/1,235.90 = 246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.07x = 1,235.90 × 246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.07x = 305,198.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,198.09/824.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.35

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