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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.04, 1,240.38 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.04, 1,240.38 and 242.04 is: 363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.04 : 1,240.38 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.04/1,240.38 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.04x = 1,240.38 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.04x = 300,221.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,221.58/827.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.01

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