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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.30, 1,249.97 and 371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.30, 1,249.97 and 371 is: 556.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.30 : 1,249.97 = 371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.30/1,249.97 = 371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.30x = 1,249.97 × 371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.30x = 463,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,738.87/833.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.51

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