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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.34, 1,238.00 and 363.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.34, 1,238.00 and 363.00 is: 544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.34 : 1,238.00 = 363.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.34/1,238.00 = 363.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.34x = 1,238.00 × 363.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.34x = 449,400.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,400.23/825.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.51

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