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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.17, 1,212.37 and 260.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.17, 1,212.37 and 260.36 is: 390.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.17 : 1,212.37 = 260.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.17/1,212.37 = 260.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.17x = 1,212.37 × 260.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.17x = 315,647.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,647.08/808.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.57

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