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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.83, 1,245.19 and 368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.83, 1,245.19 and 368.07 is: 552.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.83 : 1,245.19 = 368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.83/1,245.19 = 368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.83x = 1,245.19 × 368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.83x = 458,317.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,317.08/829.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.30

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