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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.94, 1,237.91 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.94, 1,237.91 and 362.76 is: 544.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.94 : 1,237.91 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.94/1,237.91 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.94x = 1,237.91 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.94x = 449,062.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,062.42/824.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.36

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