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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.94, 1,243.50 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.94, 1,243.50 and 366.52 is: 549.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.94 : 1,243.50 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.94/1,243.50 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.94x = 1,243.50 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.94x = 455,767.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,767.62/828.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.82

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