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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.52, 1,244.23 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.52, 1,244.23 and 244.49 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.52 : 1,244.23 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.52/1,244.23 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.52x = 1,244.23 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.52x = 304,205.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,205.21/829.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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