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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.84, 1,207.52 and 372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.84, 1,207.52 and 372.28 is: 558.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.84 : 1,207.52 = 372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.84/1,207.52 = 372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.84x = 1,207.52 × 372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.84x = 449,535.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,535.55/804.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.54

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