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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.68, 1,242.30 and 366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.68, 1,242.30 and 366.44 is: 549.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.68 : 1,242.30 = 366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.68/1,242.30 = 366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.68x = 1,242.30 × 366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.68x = 455,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,228.41/828.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.34

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