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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.52, 1,205.27 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.52, 1,205.27 and 370.68 is: 556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.52 : 1,205.27 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.52/1,205.27 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.52x = 1,205.27 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.52x = 446,769.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,769.02/803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.01

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