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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.11, 1,208.15 and 343.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.11, 1,208.15 and 343.77 is: 515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.11 : 1,208.15 = 343.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.11/1,208.15 = 343.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.11x = 1,208.15 × 343.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.11x = 415,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,323.44/806.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.22

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