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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.30, 1,242.45 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.30, 1,242.45 and 366.60 is: 549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.30 : 1,242.45 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.30/1,242.45 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.30x = 1,242.45 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.30x = 455,482.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,482.17/828.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.90

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