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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.24, 1,204.42 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.24, 1,204.42 and 358.60 is: 537.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.24 : 1,204.42 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.24/1,204.42 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.24x = 1,204.42 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.24x = 431,907.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,907.42/803.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.71

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