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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.70, 1,244.55 and 367.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.70, 1,244.55 and 367.30 is: 550.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.70 : 1,244.55 = 367.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.70/1,244.55 = 367.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.70x = 1,244.55 × 367.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.70x = 457,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,123.22/829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.95

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