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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.24, 1,210.44 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.24, 1,210.44 and 373.92 is: 560.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.24 : 1,210.44 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.24/1,210.44 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.24x = 1,210.44 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.24x = 452,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,607.72/807.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.69

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