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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.48, 1,244.72 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.48, 1,244.72 and 367.26 is: 550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.48 : 1,244.72 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.48/1,244.72 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.48x = 1,244.72 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.48x = 457,133.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,133.55/830.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.45

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