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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.61, 1,243.49 and 360.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.61, 1,243.49 and 360.55 is: 540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.61 : 1,243.49 = 360.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.61/1,243.49 = 360.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.61x = 1,243.49 × 360.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.61x = 448,336.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,336.76/829.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.42

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