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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.32, 1,211 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.32, 1,211 and 374.46 is: 561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.32 : 1,211 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.32/1,211 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.32x = 1,211 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.32x = 453,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,471.06/807.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.70

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