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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.28, 1,246.94 and 368.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.28, 1,246.94 and 368.97 is: 553.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.28 : 1,246.94 = 368.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.28/1,246.94 = 368.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.28x = 1,246.94 × 368.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.28x = 460,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,083.45/831.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.46

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