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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.11, 1,242.39 and 365.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.11, 1,242.39 and 365.99 is: 549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.11 : 1,242.39 = 365.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.11/1,242.39 = 365.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.11x = 1,242.39 × 365.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.11x = 454,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,702.32/828.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.08

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