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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.50, 1,208.25 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.50, 1,208.25 and 349.50 is: 524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.50 : 1,208.25 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.50/1,208.25 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.50x = 1,208.25 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.50x = 422,283.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,283.38/805.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.25

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