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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.55, 1,248.38 and 370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.55, 1,248.38 and 370.46 is: 555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.55 : 1,248.38 = 370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.55/1,248.38 = 370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.55x = 1,248.38 × 370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.55x = 462,477.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,477.51/832.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.50

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