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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.04, 1,202 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.04, 1,202 and 368.24 is: 551.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.04 : 1,202 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.04/1,202 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.04x = 1,202 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.04x = 442,624.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,624.48/802.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.87

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