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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.72, 1,241.40 and 366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.72, 1,241.40 and 366 is: 548.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.72 : 1,241.40 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.72/1,241.40 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.72x = 1,241.40 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.72x = 454,352.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,352.40/828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.26

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