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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.21, 1,241.10 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.21, 1,241.10 and 365.58 is: 547.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.21 : 1,241.10 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.21/1,241.10 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.21x = 1,241.10 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.21x = 453,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,721.34/828.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.83

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