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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.36, 1,238.26 and 363.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.36, 1,238.26 and 363.23 is: 544.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.36 : 1,238.26 = 363.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.36/1,238.26 = 363.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.36x = 1,238.26 × 363.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.36x = 449,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,771.36/825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.94

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