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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.84, 1,206.28 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.84, 1,206.28 and 365.60 is: 548.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.84 : 1,206.28 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.84/1,206.28 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.84x = 1,206.28 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.84x = 441,019.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,019.44/803.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.64

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