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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.14, 1,206.75 and 371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.14, 1,206.75 and 371.30 is: 557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.14 : 1,206.75 = 371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.14/1,206.75 = 371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.14x = 1,206.75 × 371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.14x = 448,066.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,066.28/804.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.20

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