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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.60, 1,241.48 and 365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.60, 1,241.48 and 365.32 is: 548.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.60 : 1,241.48 = 365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.60/1,241.48 = 365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.60x = 1,241.48 × 365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.60x = 453,537.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,537.47/827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.02

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