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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.07, 1,207.76 and 366.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.07, 1,207.76 and 366.35 is: 549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.07 : 1,207.76 = 366.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.07/1,207.76 = 366.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.07x = 1,207.76 × 366.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.07x = 442,462.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,462.88/805.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.60

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