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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.68, 1,209.36 and 368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.68, 1,209.36 and 368.13 is: 551.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.68 : 1,209.36 = 368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.68/1,209.36 = 368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.68x = 1,209.36 × 368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.68x = 445,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,201.70/806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.89

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