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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.43, 1,245.38 and 368.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.43, 1,245.38 and 368.19 is: 552.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.43 : 1,245.38 = 368.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.43/1,245.38 = 368.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.43x = 1,245.38 × 368.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.43x = 458,534.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,534.62/830.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.17

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