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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.21, 1,206.40 and 371.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.21, 1,206.40 and 371.49 is: 557.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.21 : 1,206.40 = 371.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.21/1,206.40 = 371.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.21x = 1,206.40 × 371.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.21x = 448,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,165.54/804.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.27

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