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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.35, 1,242.24 and 365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.35, 1,242.24 and 365.82 is: 548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.35 : 1,242.24 = 365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.35/1,242.24 = 365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.35x = 1,242.24 × 365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.35x = 454,430.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,430.03/828.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.60

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