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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.64, 1,210.49 and 368.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.64, 1,210.49 and 368.29 is: 551.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.64 : 1,210.49 = 368.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.64/1,210.49 = 368.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.64x = 1,210.49 × 368.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.64x = 445,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,812.64/807.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.99

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