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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.32, 1,235.84 and 368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.32, 1,235.84 and 368 is: 551.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.32 : 1,235.84 = 368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.32/1,235.84 = 368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.32x = 1,235.84 × 368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.32x = 454,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,789.12/824.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.71

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