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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.48, 1,204.41 and 370.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.48, 1,204.41 and 370.94 is: 556.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.48 : 1,204.41 = 370.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.48/1,204.41 = 370.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.48x = 1,204.41 × 370.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.48x = 446,763.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,763.85/803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.04

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