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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.32, 1,241.20 and 365.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.32, 1,241.20 and 365.21 is: 547.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.32 : 1,241.20 = 365.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.32/1,241.20 = 365.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.32x = 1,241.20 × 365.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.32x = 453,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,292.90/827.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.90

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