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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.16, 1,204.20 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.16, 1,204.20 and 370.08 is: 554.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.16 : 1,204.20 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.16/1,204.20 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.16x = 1,204.20 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.16x = 445,650.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,650.34/803.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.87

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