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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.50, 1,208.64 and 372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.50, 1,208.64 and 372.42 is: 558.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.50 : 1,208.64 = 372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.50/1,208.64 = 372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.50x = 1,208.64 × 372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.50x = 450,121.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,121.71/805.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.81

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