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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.80, 1,211.76 and 375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.80, 1,211.76 and 375.20 is: 562.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.80 : 1,211.76 = 375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.80/1,211.76 = 375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.80x = 1,211.76 × 375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.80x = 454,652.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,652.35/808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.13

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