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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.57, 1,202.76 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.57, 1,202.76 and 368.64 is: 553.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.57 : 1,202.76 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.57/1,202.76 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.57x = 1,202.76 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.57x = 443,385.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,385.45/801.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.15

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