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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.07, 1,246.57 and 337.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.07, 1,246.57 and 337.33 is: 505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.07 : 1,246.57 = 337.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.07/1,246.57 = 337.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.07x = 1,246.57 × 337.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.07x = 420,505.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,505.46/831.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.98

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