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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.13, 1,211.13 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.13, 1,211.13 and 369.44 is: 553.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.13 : 1,211.13 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.13/1,211.13 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.13x = 1,211.13 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.13x = 447,439.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,439.87/808.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.67

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