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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.07, 1,216.40 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.07, 1,216.40 and 372.04 is: 557.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.07 : 1,216.40 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.07/1,216.40 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.07x = 1,216.40 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.07x = 452,551.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,551.21/811.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.97

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