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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.68, 1,243.50 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.68, 1,243.50 and 366.96 is: 549.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.68 : 1,243.50 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.68/1,243.50 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.68x = 1,243.50 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.68x = 456,314.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,314.76/829.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.99

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