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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.18, 1,245.71 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.18, 1,245.71 and 368.28 is: 552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.18 : 1,245.71 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.18/1,245.71 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.18x = 1,245.71 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.18x = 458,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,768.24/830.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.62

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