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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.76, 1,237.41 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.76, 1,237.41 and 362.88 is: 544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.76 : 1,237.41 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.76/1,237.41 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.76x = 1,237.41 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.76x = 449,031.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,031.34/824.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.44

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