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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.66, 1,241.91 and 366.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.66, 1,241.91 and 366.57 is: 549.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.66 : 1,241.91 = 366.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.66/1,241.91 = 366.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.66x = 1,241.91 × 366.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.66x = 455,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,246.95/828.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.38

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