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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.53, 1,243.19 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.53, 1,243.19 and 366.24 is: 549.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.53 : 1,243.19 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.53/1,243.19 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.53x = 1,243.19 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.53x = 455,304.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,304.07/828.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.54

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