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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.27, 1,245.73 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.27, 1,245.73 and 368.10 is: 552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.27 : 1,245.73 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.27/1,245.73 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.27x = 1,245.73 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.27x = 458,552.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,552.29/830.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.29

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