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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.04, 1,208 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.04, 1,208 and 372.24 is: 557.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.04 : 1,208 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.04/1,208 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.04x = 1,208 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.04x = 449,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,665.92/806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.87

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