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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.40, 1,212.15 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.40, 1,212.15 and 346.10 is: 518.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.40 : 1,212.15 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.40/1,212.15 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.40x = 1,212.15 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.40x = 419,525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,525.12/808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.96

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