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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.00, 1,212.16 and 288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.00, 1,212.16 and 288.04 is: 432.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.00 : 1,212.16 = 288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.00/1,212.16 = 288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.00x = 1,212.16 × 288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.00x = 349,145.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,145.38/808.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.11

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