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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.15, 1,245.23 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.15, 1,245.23 and 367.80 is: 551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.15 : 1,245.23 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.15/1,245.23 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.15x = 1,245.23 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.15x = 457,996.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,996.87/830.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.70

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