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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.37, 1,211.77 and 346.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.37, 1,211.77 and 346.27 is: 519.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.37 : 1,211.77 = 346.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.37/1,211.77 = 346.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.37x = 1,211.77 × 346.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.37x = 419,599.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,599.60/808.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.07

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