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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.29, 1,245.21 and 245.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.29, 1,245.21 and 245.29 is: 367.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.29 : 1,245.21 = 245.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.29/1,245.21 = 245.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.29x = 1,245.21 × 245.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.29x = 305,437.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,437.56/830.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.87

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