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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.87, 1,206.21 and 371.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.87, 1,206.21 and 371.33 is: 557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.87 : 1,206.21 = 371.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.87/1,206.21 = 371.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.87x = 1,206.21 × 371.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.87x = 447,901.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,901.96/803.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.18

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