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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.19, 1,212.78 and 369.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.19, 1,212.78 and 369.37 is: 554.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.19 : 1,212.78 = 369.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.19/1,212.78 = 369.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.19x = 1,212.78 × 369.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.19x = 447,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,962.90/808.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.28

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