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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.26, 1,207.14 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.26, 1,207.14 and 366.42 is: 549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.26 : 1,207.14 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.26/1,207.14 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.26x = 1,207.14 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.26x = 442,320.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,320.24/805.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.29

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