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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.53, 1,248.81 and 370.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.53, 1,248.81 and 370.23 is: 555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.53 : 1,248.81 = 370.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.53/1,248.81 = 370.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.53x = 1,248.81 × 370.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.53x = 462,346.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,346.93/832.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.35

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