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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.24, 1,250.15 and 370.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.24, 1,250.15 and 370.97 is: 556.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.24 : 1,250.15 = 370.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.24/1,250.15 = 370.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.24x = 1,250.15 × 370.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.24x = 463,773.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,773.85/833.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.59

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