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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.46, 1,235.48 and 361.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.46, 1,235.48 and 361.82 is: 542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.46 : 1,235.48 = 361.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.46/1,235.48 = 361.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.46x = 1,235.48 × 361.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.46x = 447,013.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,013.39/824.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.19

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