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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.36, 1,212.22 and 346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.36, 1,212.22 and 346.12 is: 519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.36 : 1,212.22 = 346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.36/1,212.22 = 346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.36x = 1,212.22 × 346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.36x = 419,573.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,573.59/808.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.04

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