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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.66, 1,237.41 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.66, 1,237.41 and 363.56 is: 544.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.66 : 1,237.41 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.66/1,237.41 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.66x = 1,237.41 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.66x = 449,866.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,866.59/825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.86

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