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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.26, 1,211.68 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.26, 1,211.68 and 363.18 is: 544.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.26 : 1,211.68 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.26/1,211.68 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.26x = 1,211.68 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.26x = 440,057.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,057.94/808.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.45

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