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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.94, 1,203.08 and 362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.94, 1,203.08 and 362.98 is: 544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.94 : 1,203.08 = 362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.94/1,203.08 = 362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.94x = 1,203.08 × 362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.94x = 436,693.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,693.98/801.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.55

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