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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.41, 1,204.69 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.41, 1,204.69 and 370.20 is: 555.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.41 : 1,204.69 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.41/1,204.69 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.41x = 1,204.69 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.41x = 445,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,976.24/803.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.10

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