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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.42, 1,249.29 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.42, 1,249.29 and 371.44 is: 556.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.42 : 1,249.29 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.42/1,249.29 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.42x = 1,249.29 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.42x = 464,036.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,036.28/833.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.79

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