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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.45, 1,211.31 and 368.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.45, 1,211.31 and 368.98 is: 552.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.45 : 1,211.31 = 368.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.45/1,211.31 = 368.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.45x = 1,211.31 × 368.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.45x = 446,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,946.14/808.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.84

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