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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.64, 1,210.37 and 373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.64, 1,210.37 and 373.84 is: 560.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.64 : 1,210.37 = 373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.64/1,210.37 = 373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.64x = 1,210.37 × 373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.64x = 452,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,484.72/807.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.26

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