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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.82, 1,202.84 and 363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.82, 1,202.84 and 363.22 is: 544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.82 : 1,202.84 = 363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.82/1,202.84 = 363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.82x = 1,202.84 × 363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.82x = 436,893.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,893.11/801.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.88

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