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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.01, 1,212.66 and 346.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.01, 1,212.66 and 346.41 is: 519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.01 : 1,212.66 = 346.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.01/1,212.66 = 346.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.01x = 1,212.66 × 346.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.01x = 420,077.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,077.55/809.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.25

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