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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.10, 1,211.15 and 345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.10, 1,211.15 and 345.50 is: 517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.10 : 1,211.15 = 345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.10/1,211.15 = 345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.10x = 1,211.15 × 345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.10x = 418,444.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,444.54/808.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.82

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