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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.26, 1,204.72 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.26, 1,204.72 and 370.32 is: 555.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.26 : 1,204.72 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.26/1,204.72 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.26x = 1,204.72 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.26x = 446,131.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,131.91/803.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.40

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