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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.17, 1,205.03 and 370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.17, 1,205.03 and 370 is: 555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.17 : 1,205.03 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.17/1,205.03 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.17x = 1,205.03 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.17x = 445,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,861.10/803.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.13

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