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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.67, 1,243.66 and 367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.67, 1,243.66 and 367.70 is: 551.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.67 : 1,243.66 = 367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.67/1,243.66 = 367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.67x = 1,243.66 × 367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.67x = 457,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,293.78/829.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.18

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