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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807, 1,210.98 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807, 1,210.98 and 344.76 is: 517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807 : 1,210.98 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807/1,210.98 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807x = 1,210.98 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807x = 417,497.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,497.46/807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.35

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