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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.46, 1,247.48 and 369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.46, 1,247.48 and 369.28 is: 554.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.46 : 1,247.48 = 369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.46/1,247.48 = 369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.46x = 1,247.48 × 369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.46x = 460,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,664.45/831.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.04

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