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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.83, 1,248.19 and 370.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.83, 1,248.19 and 370.07 is: 555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.83 : 1,248.19 = 370.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.83/1,248.19 = 370.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.83x = 1,248.19 × 370.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.83x = 461,917.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,917.67/831.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.30

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