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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804, 1,205.16 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804, 1,205.16 and 371.44 is: 556.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804 : 1,205.16 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804/1,205.16 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804x = 1,205.16 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804x = 447,644.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,644.63/804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.77

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