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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.55, 1,212.03 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.55, 1,212.03 and 370.08 is: 554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.55 : 1,212.03 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.55/1,212.03 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.55x = 1,212.03 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.55x = 448,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,548.06/808.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.76

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