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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.37, 1,248.11 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.37, 1,248.11 and 370.28 is: 555.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.37 : 1,248.11 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.37/1,248.11 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.37x = 1,248.11 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.37x = 462,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,142.08/832.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.22

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