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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.57, 1,208.51 and 366.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.57, 1,208.51 and 366.85 is: 550.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.57 : 1,208.51 = 366.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.57/1,208.51 = 366.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.57x = 1,208.51 × 366.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.57x = 443,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,341.89/805.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.35

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