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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.36, 1,204.60 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.36, 1,204.60 and 370.13 is: 554.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.36 : 1,204.60 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.36/1,204.60 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.36x = 1,204.60 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.36x = 445,851.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,851.65/803.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.99

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