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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.01, 1,247.94 and 369.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.01, 1,247.94 and 369.81 is: 554.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.01 : 1,247.94 = 369.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.01/1,247.94 = 369.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.01x = 1,247.94 × 369.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.01x = 461,500.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,500.69/832.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.68

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