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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.16, 1,211.91 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.16, 1,211.91 and 260.19 is: 390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.16 : 1,211.91 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.16/1,211.91 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.16x = 1,211.91 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.16x = 315,326.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,326.86/808.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.18

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