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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.54, 1,244.78 and 367.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.54, 1,244.78 and 367.30 is: 551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.54 : 1,244.78 = 367.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.54/1,244.78 = 367.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.54x = 1,244.78 × 367.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.54x = 457,199.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,199.63/829.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.15

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