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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.88, 1,212.72 and 346.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.88, 1,212.72 and 346.37 is: 519.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.88 : 1,212.72 = 346.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.88/1,212.72 = 346.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.88x = 1,212.72 × 346.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.88x = 420,042.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,042.46/808.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.29

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