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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.56, 1,237.90 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.56, 1,237.90 and 362.80 is: 544.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.56 : 1,237.90 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.56/1,237.90 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.56x = 1,237.90 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.56x = 449,111.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,111.44/825.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.01

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