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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.04, 1,210.74 and 344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.04, 1,210.74 and 344.82 is: 517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.04 : 1,210.74 = 344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.04/1,210.74 = 344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.04x = 1,210.74 × 344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.04x = 417,487.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,487.37/807.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.31

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