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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.26, 1,249.05 and 370.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.26, 1,249.05 and 370.35 is: 555.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.26 : 1,249.05 = 370.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.26/1,249.05 = 370.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.26x = 1,249.05 × 370.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.26x = 462,585.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,585.67/832.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.82

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