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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.03, 1,212.05 and 260.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.03, 1,212.05 and 260.27 is: 390.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.03 : 1,212.05 = 260.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.03/1,212.05 = 260.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.03x = 1,212.05 × 260.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.03x = 315,457.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,457.93/808.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.40

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