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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.47, 1,237.93 and 362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.47, 1,237.93 and 362.94 is: 544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.47 : 1,237.93 = 362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.47/1,237.93 = 362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.47x = 1,237.93 × 362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.47x = 449,293.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,293.41/825.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.29

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