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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.33, 1,207.71 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.33, 1,207.71 and 366.22 is: 549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.33 : 1,207.71 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.33/1,207.71 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.33x = 1,207.71 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.33x = 442,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,285.52/805.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.20

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