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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.28, 1,236.14 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.28, 1,236.14 and 276.33 is: 414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.28 : 1,236.14 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.28/1,236.14 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.28x = 1,236.14 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.28x = 341,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,581.18/824.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.40

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