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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.34, 1,204.56 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.34, 1,204.56 and 364.32 is: 546.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.34 : 1,204.56 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.34/1,204.56 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.34x = 1,204.56 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.34x = 438,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,845.30/803.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.28

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