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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.32, 1,202.58 and 368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.32, 1,202.58 and 368.78 is: 553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.32 : 1,202.58 = 368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.32/1,202.58 = 368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.32x = 1,202.58 × 368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.32x = 443,487.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,487.45/801.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.45

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