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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807, 1,210.50 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807, 1,210.50 and 294.12 is: 441.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807 : 1,210.50 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807/1,210.50 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807x = 1,210.50 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807x = 356,032.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,032.26/807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.18

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