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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.32, 1,210.20 and 373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.32, 1,210.20 and 373.28 is: 560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.32 : 1,210.20 = 373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.32/1,210.20 = 373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.32x = 1,210.20 × 373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.32x = 451,743.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,743.46/806.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.25

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