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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.24, 1,210.56 and 374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.24, 1,210.56 and 374.08 is: 560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.24 : 1,210.56 = 374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.24/1,210.56 = 374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.24x = 1,210.56 × 374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.24x = 452,846.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,846.28/808.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.29

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