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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.24, 1,205.01 and 370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.24, 1,205.01 and 370.62 is: 555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.24 : 1,205.01 = 370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.24/1,205.01 = 370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.24x = 1,205.01 × 370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.24x = 446,600.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,600.81/804.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.31

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