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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.36, 1,240.98 and 365.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.36, 1,240.98 and 365.15 is: 547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.36 : 1,240.98 = 365.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.36/1,240.98 = 365.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.36x = 1,240.98 × 365.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.36x = 453,143.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,143.85/827.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.70

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