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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.18, 1,204.76 and 364.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.18, 1,204.76 and 364.41 is: 546.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.18 : 1,204.76 = 364.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.18/1,204.76 = 364.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.18x = 1,204.76 × 364.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.18x = 439,024.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,024.77/803.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.61

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