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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.41, 1,247.58 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.41, 1,247.58 and 369.54 is: 553.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.41 : 1,247.58 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.41/1,247.58 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.41x = 1,247.58 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.41x = 461,030.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,030.71/832.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.85

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