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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.84, 1,205.76 and 359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.84, 1,205.76 and 359.06 is: 538.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.84 : 1,205.76 = 359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.84/1,205.76 = 359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.84x = 1,205.76 × 359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.84x = 432,940.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,940.19/803.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.59

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