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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.44, 1,204.32 and 370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.44, 1,204.32 and 370.24 is: 554.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.44 : 1,204.32 = 370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.44/1,204.32 = 370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.44x = 1,204.32 × 370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.44x = 445,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,887.44/803.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.97

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