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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.17, 1,245.51 and 368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.17, 1,245.51 and 368.07 is: 552.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.17 : 1,245.51 = 368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.17/1,245.51 = 368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.17x = 1,245.51 × 368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.17x = 458,434.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,434.87/830.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.22

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