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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.34, 1,242.70 and 366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.34, 1,242.70 and 366.25 is: 549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.34 : 1,242.70 = 366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.34/1,242.70 = 366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.34x = 1,242.70 × 366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.34x = 455,130.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,130.83/828.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.45

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