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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.46, 1,204.27 and 369.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.46, 1,204.27 and 369.71 is: 554.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.46 : 1,204.27 = 369.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.46/1,204.27 = 369.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.46x = 1,204.27 × 369.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.46x = 445,228.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,228.23/803.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.14

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