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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.96, 1,245 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.96, 1,245 and 367.52 is: 551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.96 : 1,245 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.96/1,245 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.96x = 1,245 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.96x = 457,562.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,562.40/829.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.31

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