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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.98, 1,212.36 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.98, 1,212.36 and 369.16 is: 553.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.98 : 1,212.36 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.98/1,212.36 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.98x = 1,212.36 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.98x = 447,558.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,558.26/808.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.23

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