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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.38, 1,212.54 and 369.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.38, 1,212.54 and 369.63 is: 554.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.38 : 1,212.54 = 369.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.38/1,212.54 = 369.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.38x = 1,212.54 × 369.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.38x = 448,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,191.16/808.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.43

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