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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.09, 1,242.09 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.09, 1,242.09 and 365.58 is: 548.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.09 : 1,242.09 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.09/1,242.09 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.09x = 1,242.09 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.09x = 454,083.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,083.26/828.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.35

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