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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.38, 1,212.57 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.38, 1,212.57 and 288.36 is: 432.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.38 : 1,212.57 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.38/1,212.57 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.38x = 1,212.57 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.38x = 349,656.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,656.69/808.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.54

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