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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.71, 1,210.19 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.71, 1,210.19 and 368.24 is: 551.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.71 : 1,210.19 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.71/1,210.19 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.71x = 1,210.19 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.71x = 445,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,632.47/807.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.73

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