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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.28, 1,244.26 and 367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.28, 1,244.26 and 367.16 is: 550.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.28 : 1,244.26 = 367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.28/1,244.26 = 367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.28x = 1,244.26 × 367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.28x = 456,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,842.50/829.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.89

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