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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.31, 1,212.17 and 260.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.31, 1,212.17 and 260.42 is: 390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.31 : 1,212.17 = 260.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.31/1,212.17 = 260.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.31x = 1,212.17 × 260.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.31x = 315,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,665.95/808.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.52

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