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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.27, 1,209.95 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.27, 1,209.95 and 373.50 is: 559.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.27 : 1,209.95 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.27/1,209.95 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.27x = 1,209.95 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.27x = 451,914.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,914.46/807.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.81

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