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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.50, 1,212.36 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.50, 1,212.36 and 288.36 is: 432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.50 : 1,212.36 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.50/1,212.36 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.50x = 1,212.36 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.50x = 349,596.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,596.13/808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.40

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