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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.53, 1,209.98 and 251.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.53, 1,209.98 and 251.21 is: 376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.53 : 1,209.98 = 251.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.53/1,209.98 = 251.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.53x = 1,209.98 × 251.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.53x = 303,955.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,955.92/806.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.87

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