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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.19, 1,202.19 and 368.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.19, 1,202.19 and 368.29 is: 552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.19 : 1,202.19 = 368.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.19/1,202.19 = 368.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.19x = 1,202.19 × 368.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.19x = 442,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,754.56/801.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.62

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