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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.14, 1,245.33 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.14, 1,245.33 and 368.22 is: 551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.14 : 1,245.33 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.14/1,245.33 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.14x = 1,245.33 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.14x = 458,555.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,555.41/831.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.72

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