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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.49, 1,208.02 and 366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.49, 1,208.02 and 366.56 is: 549.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.49 : 1,208.02 = 366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.49/1,208.02 = 366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.49x = 1,208.02 × 366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.49x = 442,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,811.81/805.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.74

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