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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.33, 1,247.00 and 344.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.33, 1,247.00 and 344.45 is: 516.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.33 : 1,247.00 = 344.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.33/1,247.00 = 344.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.33x = 1,247.00 × 344.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.33x = 429,530.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,530.55/831.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.68

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