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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.43, 1,206.84 and 365.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.43, 1,206.84 and 365.53 is: 548.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.43 : 1,206.84 = 365.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.43/1,206.84 = 365.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.43x = 1,206.84 × 365.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.43x = 441,136.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,136.23/804.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.38

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