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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.56, 1,211.81 and 346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.56, 1,211.81 and 346.22 is: 518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.56 : 1,211.81 = 346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.56/1,211.81 = 346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.56x = 1,211.81 × 346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.56x = 419,545.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,545.07/808.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.88

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