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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.82, 1,237.45 and 362.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.82, 1,237.45 and 362.71 is: 544.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.82 : 1,237.45 = 362.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.82/1,237.45 = 362.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.82x = 1,237.45 × 362.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.82x = 448,829.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,829.30/824.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.15

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