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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.64, 1,212.72 and 346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.64, 1,212.72 and 346.40 is: 519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.64 : 1,212.72 = 346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.64/1,212.72 = 346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.64x = 1,212.72 × 346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.64x = 420,086.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,086.21/808.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.50

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