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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.61, 1,246.19 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.61, 1,246.19 and 368.28 is: 552.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.61 : 1,246.19 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.61/1,246.19 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.61x = 1,246.19 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.61x = 458,945.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,945.01/830.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.54

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