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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.67, 1,243.02 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.67, 1,243.02 and 366.36 is: 549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.67 : 1,243.02 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.67/1,243.02 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.67x = 1,243.02 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.67x = 455,392.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,392.81/828.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.55

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