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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.94, 1,240.82 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.94, 1,240.82 and 365 is: 547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.94 : 1,240.82 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.94/1,240.82 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.94x = 1,240.82 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.94x = 452,899.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,899.30/827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.02

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