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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.51, 1,241.28 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.51, 1,241.28 and 365.04 is: 547.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.51 : 1,241.28 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.51/1,241.28 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.51x = 1,241.28 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.51x = 453,116.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,116.85/827.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.57

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