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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.05, 1,248.36 and 370.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.05, 1,248.36 and 370.15 is: 555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.05 : 1,248.36 = 370.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.05/1,248.36 = 370.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.05x = 1,248.36 × 370.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.05x = 462,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,077.33/832.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.35

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