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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.13, 1,212.21 and 260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.13, 1,212.21 and 260.37 is: 390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.13 : 1,212.21 = 260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.13/1,212.21 = 260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.13x = 1,212.21 × 260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.13x = 315,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,623.12/808.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.56

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