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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.42, 1,237.98 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.42, 1,237.98 and 363.12 is: 544.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.42 : 1,237.98 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.42/1,237.98 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.42x = 1,237.98 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.42x = 449,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,535.30/825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.61

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