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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.68, 1,205.51 and 370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.68, 1,205.51 and 370.60 is: 555.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.68 : 1,205.51 = 370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.68/1,205.51 = 370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.68x = 1,205.51 × 370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.68x = 446,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,756.90/803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.89

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