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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.12, 1,203.28 and 369.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.12, 1,203.28 and 369.22 is: 553.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.12 : 1,203.28 = 369.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.12/1,203.28 = 369.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.12x = 1,203.28 × 369.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.12x = 444,275.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,275.04/802.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.88

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