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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.03, 1,244.88 and 367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.03, 1,244.88 and 367.70 is: 551.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.03 : 1,244.88 = 367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.03/1,244.88 = 367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.03x = 1,244.88 × 367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.03x = 457,736.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,736.15/830.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.47

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