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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.36, 1,249.68 and 370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.36, 1,249.68 and 370.82 is: 556.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.36 : 1,249.68 = 370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.36/1,249.68 = 370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.36x = 1,249.68 × 370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.36x = 463,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,401.74/833.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.07

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