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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.17, 1,243.94 and 244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.17, 1,243.94 and 244.15 is: 366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.17 : 1,243.94 = 244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.17/1,243.94 = 244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.17x = 1,243.94 × 244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.17x = 303,707.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,707.95/829.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.28

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