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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.01, 1,207.22 and 365.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.01, 1,207.22 and 365.89 is: 548.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.01 : 1,207.22 = 365.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.01/1,207.22 = 365.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.01x = 1,207.22 × 365.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.01x = 441,706.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,706.25/805.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.70

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