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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.81, 1,206.32 and 371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.81, 1,206.32 and 371.27 is: 557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.81 : 1,206.32 = 371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.81/1,206.32 = 371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.81x = 1,206.32 × 371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.81x = 447,862.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,862.54/803.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.18

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