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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.04, 1,206.47 and 371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.04, 1,206.47 and 371.50 is: 557.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.04 : 1,206.47 = 371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.04/1,206.47 = 371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.04x = 1,206.47 × 371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.04x = 448,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,201.75/804.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.44

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