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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.68, 1,210.86 and 369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.68, 1,210.86 and 369.13 is: 553.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.68 : 1,210.86 = 369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.68/1,210.86 = 369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.68x = 1,210.86 × 369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.68x = 446,964.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,964.75/807.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.39

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