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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.42, 1,212.48 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.42, 1,212.48 and 369.54 is: 554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.42 : 1,212.48 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.42/1,212.48 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.42x = 1,212.48 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.42x = 448,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,059.86/808.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.24

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