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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.38, 1,209.56 and 293.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.38, 1,209.56 and 293.38 is: 440.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.38 : 1,209.56 = 293.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.38/1,209.56 = 293.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.38x = 1,209.56 × 293.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.38x = 354,860.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,860.71/806.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.07

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