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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.51, 1,210.56 and 362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.51, 1,210.56 and 362.43 is: 543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.51 : 1,210.56 = 362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.51/1,210.56 = 362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.51x = 1,210.56 × 362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.51x = 438,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,743.26/807.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.33

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