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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.54, 1,210.10 and 373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.54, 1,210.10 and 373.80 is: 560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.54 : 1,210.10 = 373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.54/1,210.10 = 373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.54x = 1,210.10 × 373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.54x = 452,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,335.38/807.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.14

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