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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.44, 1,210.32 and 374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.44, 1,210.32 and 374.24 is: 560.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.44 : 1,210.32 = 374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.44/1,210.32 = 374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.44x = 1,210.32 × 374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.44x = 452,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,950.16/807.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.97

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