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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.31, 1,236.78 and 361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.31, 1,236.78 and 361.89 is: 542.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.31 : 1,236.78 = 361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.31/1,236.78 = 361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.31x = 1,236.78 × 361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.31x = 447,578.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,578.31/824.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.97

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