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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.54, 1,206.56 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.54, 1,206.56 and 365.52 is: 548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.54 : 1,206.56 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.54/1,206.56 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.54x = 1,206.56 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.54x = 441,021.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,021.81/804.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.17

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