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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.22, 1,237.39 and 362.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.22, 1,237.39 and 362.46 is: 543.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.22 : 1,237.39 = 362.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.22/1,237.39 = 362.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.22x = 1,237.39 × 362.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.22x = 448,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,502.57/825.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.50

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