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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.20, 1,241.84 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.20, 1,241.84 and 365.72 is: 548.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.20 : 1,241.84 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.20/1,241.84 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.20x = 1,241.84 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.20x = 454,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,165.72/828.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.38

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