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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.02, 1,212.16 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.02, 1,212.16 and 260.34 is: 390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.02 : 1,212.16 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.02/1,212.16 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.02x = 1,212.16 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.02x = 315,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,573.73/808.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.55

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