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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.36, 1,212.38 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.36, 1,212.38 and 260.54 is: 390.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.36 : 1,212.38 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.36/1,212.38 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.36x = 1,212.38 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.36x = 315,873.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,873.49/808.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.76

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