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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801, 1,202.40 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801, 1,202.40 and 368.15 is: 552.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801 : 1,202.40 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801/1,202.40 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801x = 1,202.40 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801x = 442,657.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,657.55/801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.63

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