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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.23, 1,245.90 and 368.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.23, 1,245.90 and 368.17 is: 552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.23 : 1,245.90 = 368.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.23/1,245.90 = 368.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.23x = 1,245.90 × 368.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.23x = 458,703.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,703.00/830.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.50

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