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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.72, 1,205.22 and 371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.72, 1,205.22 and 371 is: 556.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.72 : 1,205.22 = 371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.72/1,205.22 = 371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.72x = 1,205.22 × 371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.72x = 447,136.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,136.62/803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.33

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