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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.69, 1,246.02 and 368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.69, 1,246.02 and 368.67 is: 553.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.69 : 1,246.02 = 368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.69/1,246.02 = 368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.69x = 1,246.02 × 368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.69x = 459,370.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,370.19/830.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.00

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