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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.03, 1,208.47 and 367.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.03, 1,208.47 and 367.06 is: 550.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.03 : 1,208.47 = 367.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.03/1,208.47 = 367.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.03x = 1,208.47 × 367.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.03x = 443,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,581.00/806.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.33

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