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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.24, 1,211.74 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.24, 1,211.74 and 369.18 is: 553.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.24 : 1,211.74 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.24/1,211.74 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.24x = 1,211.74 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.24x = 447,351.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,351.52/808.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.49

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