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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.46, 1,208.22 and 366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.46, 1,208.22 and 366.53 is: 549.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.46 : 1,208.22 = 366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.46/1,208.22 = 366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.46x = 1,208.22 × 366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.46x = 442,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,842.84/805.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.80

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