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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.22, 1,205.51 and 365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.22, 1,205.51 and 365.13 is: 548.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.22 : 1,205.51 = 365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.22/1,205.51 = 365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.22x = 1,205.51 × 365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.22x = 440,167.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,167.87/803.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.00

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