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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.78, 1,238.68 and 363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.78, 1,238.68 and 363.46 is: 545.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.78 : 1,238.68 = 363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.78/1,238.68 = 363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.78x = 1,238.68 × 363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.78x = 450,210.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,210.63/825.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.19

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