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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.71, 1,202.94 and 363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.71, 1,202.94 and 363.26 is: 545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.71 : 1,202.94 = 363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.71/1,202.94 = 363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.71x = 1,202.94 × 363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.71x = 436,973.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,973.97/801.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.06

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