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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.74, 1,245.98 and 368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.74, 1,245.98 and 368.42 is: 551.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.74 : 1,245.98 = 368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.74/1,245.98 = 368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.74x = 1,245.98 × 368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.74x = 459,038.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,038.64/831.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.90

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