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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.24, 1,245.09 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.24, 1,245.09 and 368.01 is: 551.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.24 : 1,245.09 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.24/1,245.09 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.24x = 1,245.09 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.24x = 458,205.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,205.57/830.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.89

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