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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.06, 1,244.10 and 367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.06, 1,244.10 and 367.40 is: 550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.06 : 1,244.10 = 367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.06/1,244.10 = 367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.06x = 1,244.10 × 367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.06x = 457,082.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,082.34/830.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.66

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