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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.55, 1,246.74 and 369.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.55, 1,246.74 and 369.07 is: 553.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.55 : 1,246.74 = 369.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.55/1,246.74 = 369.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.55x = 1,246.74 × 369.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.55x = 460,134.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,134.33/831.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.35

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