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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.37, 1,210.27 and 345.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.37, 1,210.27 and 345.27 is: 517.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.37 : 1,210.27 = 345.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.37/1,210.27 = 345.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.37x = 1,210.27 × 345.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.37x = 417,869.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,869.92/807.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.57

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