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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.24, 1,205.94 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.24, 1,205.94 and 370.92 is: 556.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.24 : 1,205.94 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.24/1,205.94 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.24x = 1,205.94 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.24x = 447,307.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,307.26/804.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.19

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