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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.72, 1,202.22 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.72, 1,202.22 and 369 is: 553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.72 : 1,202.22 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.72/1,202.22 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.72x = 1,202.22 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.72x = 443,619.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,619.18/801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.33

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