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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.24, 1,206.24 and 371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.24, 1,206.24 and 371.34 is: 556.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.24 : 1,206.24 = 371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.24/1,206.24 = 371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.24x = 1,206.24 × 371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.24x = 447,925.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,925.16/804.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.95

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