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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.76, 1,208.59 and 367.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.76, 1,208.59 and 367.00 is: 550.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.76 : 1,208.59 = 367.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.76/1,208.59 = 367.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.76x = 1,208.59 × 367.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.76x = 443,548.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,548.59/805.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.47

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