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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.19, 1,248.92 and 370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.19, 1,248.92 and 370.58 is: 555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.19 : 1,248.92 = 370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.19/1,248.92 = 370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.19x = 1,248.92 × 370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.19x = 462,818.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,818.07/833.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.48

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