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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.67, 1,241.55 and 365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.67, 1,241.55 and 365.43 is: 548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.67 : 1,241.55 = 365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.67/1,241.55 = 365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.67x = 1,241.55 × 365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.67x = 453,699.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,699.62/827.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.16

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