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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.36, 1,210.32 and 294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.36, 1,210.32 and 294.24 is: 441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.36 : 1,210.32 = 294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.36/1,210.32 = 294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.36x = 1,210.32 × 294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.36x = 356,124.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,124.56/807.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.10

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