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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.55, 1,243.38 and 366.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.55, 1,243.38 and 366.46 is: 549.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.55 : 1,243.38 = 366.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.55/1,243.38 = 366.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.55x = 1,243.38 × 366.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.55x = 455,649.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,649.03/828.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.94

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