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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.04, 1,209.90 and 362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.04, 1,209.90 and 362.34 is: 543.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.04 : 1,209.90 = 362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.04/1,209.90 = 362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.04x = 1,209.90 × 362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.04x = 438,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,395.17/807.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.21

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