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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.97, 1,245.15 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.97, 1,245.15 and 368.64 is: 552.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.97 : 1,245.15 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.97/1,245.15 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.97x = 1,245.15 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.97x = 459,012.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,012.10/830.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.38

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