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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.12, 1,205.26 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.12, 1,205.26 and 370.36 is: 555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.12 : 1,205.26 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.12/1,205.26 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.12x = 1,205.26 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.12x = 446,380.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,380.67/804.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.12

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