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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.67, 1,236.63 and 247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.67, 1,236.63 and 247.41 is: 371.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.67 : 1,236.63 = 247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.67/1,236.63 = 247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.67x = 1,236.63 × 247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.67x = 305,954.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,954.63/824.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.00

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