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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.64, 1,205.94 and 370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.64, 1,205.94 and 370.88 is: 555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.64 : 1,205.94 = 370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.64/1,205.94 = 370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.64x = 1,205.94 × 370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.64x = 447,259.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,259.03/804.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.85

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