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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.72, 1,241.27 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.72, 1,241.27 and 365.72 is: 548.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.72 : 1,241.27 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.72/1,241.27 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.72x = 1,241.27 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.72x = 453,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,952.66/827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.44

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