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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.72, 1,205.17 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.72, 1,205.17 and 370.50 is: 555.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.72 : 1,205.17 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.72/1,205.17 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.72x = 1,205.17 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.72x = 446,515.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,515.49/803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.56

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