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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.26, 1,247.36 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.26, 1,247.36 and 337.56 is: 506.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.26 : 1,247.36 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.26/1,247.36 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.26x = 1,247.36 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.26x = 421,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,059.69/831.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.53

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