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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.18, 1,204.46 and 370.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.18, 1,204.46 and 370.03 is: 554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.18 : 1,204.46 = 370.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.18/1,204.46 = 370.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.18x = 1,204.46 × 370.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.18x = 445,686.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,686.33/803.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.90

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