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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.50, 1,240.23 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.50, 1,240.23 and 370.50 is: 555.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.50 : 1,240.23 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.50/1,240.23 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.50x = 1,240.23 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.50x = 459,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,505.22/826.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.97

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