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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.10, 1,212.03 and 260.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.10, 1,212.03 and 260.33 is: 390.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.10 : 1,212.03 = 260.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.10/1,212.03 = 260.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.10x = 1,212.03 × 260.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.10x = 315,527.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,527.77/808.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.46

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