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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.02, 1,213.23 and 370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.02, 1,213.23 and 370.40 is: 555.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.02 : 1,213.23 = 370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.02/1,213.23 = 370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.02x = 1,213.23 × 370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.02x = 449,380.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,380.39/809.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.46

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