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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.05, 1,238.62 and 363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.05, 1,238.62 and 363.59 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.05 : 1,238.62 = 363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.05/1,238.62 = 363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.05x = 1,238.62 × 363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.05x = 450,347.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,347.05/826.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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