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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.64, 1,205.16 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.64, 1,205.16 and 370.50 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.64 : 1,205.16 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.64/1,205.16 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.64x = 1,205.16 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.64x = 446,511.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,511.78/803.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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