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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.94, 1,247.22 and 369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.94, 1,247.22 and 369.50 is: 553.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.94 : 1,247.22 = 369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.94/1,247.22 = 369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.94x = 1,247.22 × 369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.94x = 460,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,841.55/831.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.94

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