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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.66, 1,210.91 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.66, 1,210.91 and 368.69 is: 552.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.66 : 1,210.91 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.66/1,210.91 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.66x = 1,210.91 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.66x = 446,442.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,442.51/807.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.76

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