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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.60, 1,238.16 and 363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.60, 1,238.16 and 363.15 is: 544.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.60 : 1,238.16 = 363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.60/1,238.16 = 363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.60x = 1,238.16 × 363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.60x = 449,637.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,637.80/825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.62

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