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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.13, 1,209.63 and 368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.13, 1,209.63 and 368.44 is: 552.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.13 : 1,209.63 = 368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.13/1,209.63 = 368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.13x = 1,209.63 × 368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.13x = 445,676.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,676.08/807.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.17

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