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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.08, 1,209.90 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.08, 1,209.90 and 373.88 is: 560.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.08 : 1,209.90 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.08/1,209.90 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.08x = 1,209.90 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.08x = 452,357.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,357.41/807.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.49

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