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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.14, 1,207.98 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.14, 1,207.98 and 367.14 is: 550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.14 : 1,207.98 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.14/1,207.98 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.14x = 1,207.98 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.14x = 443,496.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,496.86/806.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.15

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