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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808, 1,211.37 and 375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808, 1,211.37 and 375.46 is: 562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808 : 1,211.37 = 375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808/1,211.37 = 375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808x = 1,211.37 × 375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808x = 454,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,820.98/808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.90

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