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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.15, 1,241.16 and 365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.15, 1,241.16 and 365.25 is: 548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.15 : 1,241.16 = 365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.15/1,241.16 = 365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.15x = 1,241.16 × 365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.15x = 453,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,325.66/827.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.06

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