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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.48, 1,212.34 and 369.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.48, 1,212.34 and 369.61 is: 554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.48 : 1,212.34 = 369.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.48/1,212.34 = 369.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.48x = 1,212.34 × 369.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.48x = 448,086.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,086.93/808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.23

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