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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.74, 1,244.94 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.74, 1,244.94 and 367.50 is: 551.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.74 : 1,244.94 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.74/1,244.94 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.74x = 1,244.94 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.74x = 457,515.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,515.45/829.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.40

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