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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.75, 1,244.32 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.75, 1,244.32 and 361.16 is: 541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.75 : 1,244.32 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.75/1,244.32 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.75x = 1,244.32 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.75x = 449,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,399.92/829.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.61

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