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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.46, 1,206.60 and 371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.46, 1,206.60 and 371.50 is: 557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.46 : 1,206.60 = 371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.46/1,206.60 = 371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.46x = 1,206.60 × 371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.46x = 448,251.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,251.90/804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.21

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