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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.99, 1,245.51 and 367.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.99, 1,245.51 and 367.81 is: 551.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.99 : 1,245.51 = 367.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.99/1,245.51 = 367.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.99x = 1,245.51 × 367.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.99x = 458,107.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,107.92/830.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.28

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