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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.84, 1,203.20 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.84, 1,203.20 and 369.04 is: 553.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.84 : 1,203.20 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.84/1,203.20 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.84x = 1,203.20 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.84x = 444,028.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,028.93/801.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.76

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