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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.74, 1,202.19 and 368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.74, 1,202.19 and 368.42 is: 552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.74 : 1,202.19 = 368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.74/1,202.19 = 368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.74x = 1,202.19 × 368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.74x = 442,910.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,910.84/801.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.44

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