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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.66, 1,238.76 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.66, 1,238.76 and 363.78 is: 545.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.66 : 1,238.76 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.66/1,238.76 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.66x = 1,238.76 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.66x = 450,636.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,636.11/825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.79

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