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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.39, 1,212.30 and 375.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.39, 1,212.30 and 375.25 is: 562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.39 : 1,212.30 = 375.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.39/1,212.30 = 375.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.39x = 1,212.30 × 375.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.39x = 454,915.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,915.58/808.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.74

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