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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.26, 1,247.02 and 369.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.26, 1,247.02 and 369.35 is: 553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.26 : 1,247.02 = 369.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.26/1,247.02 = 369.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.26x = 1,247.02 × 369.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.26x = 460,579.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,579.68/832.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.41

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