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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.36, 1,236.58 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.36, 1,236.58 and 276.44 is: 414.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.36 : 1,236.58 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.36/1,236.58 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.36x = 1,236.58 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.36x = 341,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,840.18/824.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.67

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