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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.53, 1,238.99 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.53, 1,238.99 and 364.56 is: 546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.53 : 1,238.99 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.53/1,238.99 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.53x = 1,238.99 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.53x = 451,684.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,684.37/826.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.48

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