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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.57, 1,210.01 and 367.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.57, 1,210.01 and 367.85 is: 551.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.57 : 1,210.01 = 367.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.57/1,210.01 = 367.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.57x = 1,210.01 × 367.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.57x = 445,102.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,102.18/806.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.85

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