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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.40, 1,205.68 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.40, 1,205.68 and 370.68 is: 555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.40 : 1,205.68 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.40/1,205.68 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.40x = 1,205.68 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.40x = 446,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,921.46/804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.60

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