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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.27, 1,212.77 and 346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.27, 1,212.77 and 346.17 is: 519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.27 : 1,212.77 = 346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.27/1,212.77 = 346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.27x = 1,212.77 × 346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.27x = 419,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,824.59/808.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.41

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