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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.07, 1,203.11 and 369.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.07, 1,203.11 and 369.17 is: 553.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.07 : 1,203.11 = 369.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.07/1,203.11 = 369.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.07x = 1,203.11 × 369.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.07x = 444,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,150.27/802.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.76

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