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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.44, 1,246.58 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.44, 1,246.58 and 368.96 is: 553.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.44 : 1,246.58 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.44/1,246.58 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.44x = 1,246.58 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.44x = 459,938.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,938.16/831.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.18

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