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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.37, 1,236.57 and 361.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.37, 1,236.57 and 361.91 is: 542.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.37 : 1,236.57 = 361.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.37/1,236.57 = 361.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.37x = 1,236.57 × 361.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.37x = 447,527.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,527.05/824.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.87

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