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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.36, 1,204.72 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.36, 1,204.72 and 290.08 is: 435.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.36 : 1,204.72 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.36/1,204.72 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.36x = 1,204.72 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.36x = 349,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,465.18/803.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.00

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