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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.66, 1,247.43 and 369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.66, 1,247.43 and 369.30 is: 553.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.66 : 1,247.43 = 369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.66/1,247.43 = 369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.66x = 1,247.43 × 369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.66x = 460,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,675.90/831.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.92

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