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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.27, 1,211.39 and 369.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.27, 1,211.39 and 369.39 is: 553.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.27 : 1,211.39 = 369.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.27/1,211.39 = 369.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.27x = 1,211.39 × 369.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.27x = 447,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,475.35/808.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.62

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