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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.49, 1,205.03 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.49, 1,205.03 and 364.56 is: 546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.49 : 1,205.03 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.49/1,205.03 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.49x = 1,205.03 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.49x = 439,303.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,303.91/803.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.74

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