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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.17, 1,246.77 and 344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.17, 1,246.77 and 344.27 is: 516.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.17 : 1,246.77 = 344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.17/1,246.77 = 344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.17x = 1,246.77 × 344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.17x = 429,228.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,228.62/831.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.41

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