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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.70, 1,204.18 and 364.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.70, 1,204.18 and 364.22 is: 545.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.70 : 1,204.18 = 364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.70/1,204.18 = 364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.70x = 1,204.18 × 364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.70x = 438,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,586.44/803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.71

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