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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.45, 1,236.95 and 356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.45, 1,236.95 and 356.18 is: 534.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.45 : 1,236.95 = 356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.45/1,236.95 = 356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.45x = 1,236.95 × 356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.45x = 440,575.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,575.07/824.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.39

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