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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.67, 1,241.52 and 365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.67, 1,241.52 and 365.36 is: 548.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.67 : 1,241.52 = 365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.67/1,241.52 = 365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.67x = 1,241.52 × 365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.67x = 453,595.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,595.54/827.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.04

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