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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.15, 1,212.64 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.15, 1,212.64 and 370.44 is: 555.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.15 : 1,212.64 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.15/1,212.64 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.15x = 1,212.64 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.15x = 449,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,209.44/809.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.17

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