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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.52, 1,204.32 and 369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.52, 1,204.32 and 369.75 is: 554.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.52 : 1,204.32 = 369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.52/1,204.32 = 369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.52x = 1,204.32 × 369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.52x = 445,297.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,297.32/803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.18

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