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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.16, 1,211.27 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.16, 1,211.27 and 369.32 is: 553.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.16 : 1,211.27 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.16/1,211.27 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.16x = 1,211.27 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.16x = 447,338.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,338.33/808.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.53

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