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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.32, 1,205.56 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.32, 1,205.56 and 370.56 is: 555.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.32 : 1,205.56 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.32/1,205.56 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.32x = 1,205.56 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.32x = 446,732.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,732.31/804.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.42

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