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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.67, 1,246.66 and 369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.67, 1,246.66 and 369.70 is: 554.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.67 : 1,246.66 = 369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.67/1,246.66 = 369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.67x = 1,246.66 × 369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.67x = 460,890.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,890.20/831.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.17

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