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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.24, 1,208.93 and 361.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.24, 1,208.93 and 361.61 is: 542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.24 : 1,208.93 = 361.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.24/1,208.93 = 361.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.24x = 1,208.93 × 361.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.24x = 437,153.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,153.32/806.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.22

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