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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.66, 1,204.94 and 370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.66, 1,204.94 and 370.58 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.66 : 1,204.94 = 370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.66/1,204.94 = 370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.66x = 1,204.94 × 370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.66x = 446,521.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,521.57/803.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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