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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.38, 1,218.40 and 373.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.38, 1,218.40 and 373.51 is: 560.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.38 : 1,218.40 = 373.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.38/1,218.40 = 373.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.38x = 1,218.40 × 373.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.38x = 455,084.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,084.58/812.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.19

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