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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.49, 1,238.10 and 363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.49, 1,238.10 and 363.17 is: 544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.49 : 1,238.10 = 363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.49/1,238.10 = 363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.49x = 1,238.10 × 363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.49x = 449,634.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,634.59/826.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.03

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