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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.73, 1,210.10 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.73, 1,210.10 and 344.40 is: 516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.73 : 1,210.10 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.73/1,210.10 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.73x = 1,210.10 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.73x = 416,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,756.72/806.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.60

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