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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.35, 1,212.54 and 346.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.35, 1,212.54 and 346.11 is: 519.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.35 : 1,212.54 = 346.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.35/1,212.54 = 346.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.35x = 1,212.54 × 346.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.35x = 419,672.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,672.22/808.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.17

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