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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.27, 1,212.89 and 370.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.27, 1,212.89 and 370.39 is: 555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.27 : 1,212.89 = 370.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.27/1,212.89 = 370.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.27x = 1,212.89 × 370.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.27x = 449,242.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,242.33/809.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.12

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