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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.65, 1,212.68 and 369.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.65, 1,212.68 and 369.53 is: 554.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.65 : 1,212.68 = 369.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.65/1,212.68 = 369.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.65x = 1,212.68 × 369.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.65x = 448,121.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,121.64/808.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.16

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