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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.91, 1,238.05 and 363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.91, 1,238.05 and 363.94 is: 545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.91 : 1,238.05 = 363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.91/1,238.05 = 363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.91x = 1,238.05 × 363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.91x = 450,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,575.92/825.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.55

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