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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.94, 1,206.48 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.94, 1,206.48 and 366.52 is: 549.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.94 : 1,206.48 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.94/1,206.48 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.94x = 1,206.48 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.94x = 442,199.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,199.05/804.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.36

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