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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808, 1,211.14 and 369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808, 1,211.14 and 369.24 is: 553.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808 : 1,211.14 = 369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808/1,211.14 = 369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808x = 1,211.14 × 369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808x = 447,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,201.33/808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.47

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