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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.52, 1,214.45 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.52, 1,214.45 and 254.22 is: 381.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.52 : 1,214.45 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.52/1,214.45 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.52x = 1,214.45 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.52x = 308,737.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,737.48/809.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.38

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