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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.54, 1,205.06 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.54, 1,205.06 and 364.52 is: 546.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.54 : 1,205.06 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.54/1,205.06 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.54x = 1,205.06 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.54x = 439,268.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,268.47/803.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.67

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