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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.90, 1,247.94 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.90, 1,247.94 and 369.66 is: 554.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.90 : 1,247.94 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.90/1,247.94 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.90x = 1,247.94 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.90x = 461,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,313.50/831.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.53

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