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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.26, 1,240.90 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.26, 1,240.90 and 365.04 is: 547.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.26 : 1,240.90 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.26/1,240.90 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.26x = 1,240.90 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.26x = 452,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,978.14/827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.56

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