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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.26, 1,212.06 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.26, 1,212.06 and 346.24 is: 519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.26 : 1,212.06 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.26/1,212.06 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.26x = 1,212.06 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.26x = 419,663.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,663.65/808.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.22

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