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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.12, 1,249.44 and 370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.12, 1,249.44 and 370.80 is: 556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.12 : 1,249.44 = 370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.12/1,249.44 = 370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.12x = 1,249.44 × 370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.12x = 463,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,292.35/833.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.09

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