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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.04, 1,211.92 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.04, 1,211.92 and 369.16 is: 553.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.04 : 1,211.92 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.04/1,211.92 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.04x = 1,211.92 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.04x = 447,392.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,392.39/808.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.68

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