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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.01, 1,244.94 and 367.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.01, 1,244.94 and 367.81 is: 551.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.01 : 1,244.94 = 367.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.01/1,244.94 = 367.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.01x = 1,244.94 × 367.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.01x = 457,896.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,896.89/830.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.67

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