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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.41, 1,208.22 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.41, 1,208.22 and 366.66 is: 550.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.41 : 1,208.22 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.41/1,208.22 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.41x = 1,208.22 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.41x = 443,004.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,004.57/805.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.04

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