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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.37, 1,240.71 and 352.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.37, 1,240.71 and 352.25 is: 528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.37 : 1,240.71 = 352.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.37/1,240.71 = 352.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.37x = 1,240.71 × 352.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.37x = 437,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,040.10/827.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.23

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