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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.54, 1,244.73 and 367.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.54, 1,244.73 and 367.63 is: 550.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.54 : 1,244.73 = 367.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.54/1,244.73 = 367.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.54x = 1,244.73 × 367.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.54x = 457,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,598.36/830.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.96

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