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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.11, 1,213.28 and 370.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.11, 1,213.28 and 370.23 is: 555.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.11 : 1,213.28 = 370.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.11/1,213.28 = 370.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.11x = 1,213.28 × 370.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.11x = 449,187.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,187.64/809.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.16

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