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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.36, 1,242.48 and 366.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.36, 1,242.48 and 366.15 is: 549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.36 : 1,242.48 = 366.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.36/1,242.48 = 366.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.36x = 1,242.48 × 366.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.36x = 454,934.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,934.05/828.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.20

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