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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.63, 1,211.88 and 369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.63, 1,211.88 and 369.94 is: 554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.63 : 1,211.88 = 369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.63/1,211.88 = 369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.63x = 1,211.88 × 369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.63x = 448,322.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,322.89/808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.42

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