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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.44, 1,202.44 and 368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.44, 1,202.44 and 368.92 is: 553.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.44 : 1,202.44 = 368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.44/1,202.44 = 368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.44x = 1,202.44 × 368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.44x = 443,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,604.16/801.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.51

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