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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.50, 1,210.34 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.50, 1,210.34 and 373.76 is: 560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.50 : 1,210.34 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.50/1,210.34 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.50x = 1,210.34 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.50x = 452,376.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,376.68/807.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.22

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