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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.94, 1,212.77 and 370.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.94, 1,212.77 and 370.47 is: 555.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.94 : 1,212.77 = 370.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.94/1,212.77 = 370.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.94x = 1,212.77 × 370.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.94x = 449,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,300.38/808.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.42

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