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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.12, 1,206.03 and 241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.12, 1,206.03 and 241.13 is: 361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.12 : 1,206.03 = 241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.12/1,206.03 = 241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.12x = 1,206.03 × 241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.12x = 290,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,815.74/804.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.66

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