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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.42, 1,244.44 and 366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.42, 1,244.44 and 366.86 is: 550.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.42 : 1,244.44 = 366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.42/1,244.44 = 366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.42x = 1,244.44 × 366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.42x = 456,535.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,535.26/829.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.43

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