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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.33, 1,244.45 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.33, 1,244.45 and 367.32 is: 551.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.33 : 1,244.45 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.33/1,244.45 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.33x = 1,244.45 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.33x = 457,111.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,111.37/829.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.18

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