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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.61, 1,241.64 and 365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.61, 1,241.64 and 365.49 is: 548.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.61 : 1,241.64 = 365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.61/1,241.64 = 365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.61x = 1,241.64 × 365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.61x = 453,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,807.00/827.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.33

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