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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.30, 1,247.17 and 362.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.30, 1,247.17 and 362.81 is: 544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.30 : 1,247.17 = 362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.30/1,247.17 = 362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.30x = 1,247.17 × 362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.30x = 452,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,483.54/831.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.31

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