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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.34, 1,204.56 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.34, 1,204.56 and 370.08 is: 554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.34 : 1,204.56 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.34/1,204.56 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.34x = 1,204.56 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.34x = 445,783.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,783.56/803.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.91

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