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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.03, 1,211.34 and 345.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.03, 1,211.34 and 345.38 is: 517.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.03 : 1,211.34 = 345.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.03/1,211.34 = 345.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.03x = 1,211.34 × 345.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.03x = 418,372.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,372.61/808.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.77

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