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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.49, 1,237.11 and 362.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.49, 1,237.11 and 362.91 is: 544.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.49 : 1,237.11 = 362.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.49/1,237.11 = 362.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.49x = 1,237.11 × 362.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.49x = 448,959.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,959.59/824.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.53

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