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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.27, 1,211.19 and 368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.27, 1,211.19 and 368.62 is: 553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.27 : 1,211.19 = 368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.27/1,211.19 = 368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.27x = 1,211.19 × 368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.27x = 446,464.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,464.45/807.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.06

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