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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.19, 1,208.39 and 344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.19, 1,208.39 and 344.36 is: 516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.19 : 1,208.39 = 344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.19/1,208.39 = 344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.19x = 1,208.39 × 344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.19x = 416,114.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,114.71/806.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.15

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