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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.74, 1,244.54 and 367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.74, 1,244.54 and 367.10 is: 550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.74 : 1,244.54 = 367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.74/1,244.54 = 367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.74x = 1,244.54 × 367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.74x = 456,862.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,862.58/829.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.61

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