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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.31, 1,210.07 and 373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.31, 1,210.07 and 373.77 is: 560.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.31 : 1,210.07 = 373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.31/1,210.07 = 373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.31x = 1,210.07 × 373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.31x = 452,287.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,287.86/806.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.94

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