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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.30, 1,245.90 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.30, 1,245.90 and 368.15 is: 552.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.30 : 1,245.90 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.30/1,245.90 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.30x = 1,245.90 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.30x = 458,678.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,678.09/830.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.42

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