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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.31, 1,211.57 and 374.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.31, 1,211.57 and 374.77 is: 562.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.31 : 1,211.57 = 374.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.31/1,211.57 = 374.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.31x = 1,211.57 × 374.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.31x = 454,060.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,060.09/807.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.44

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