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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.12, 1,203.36 and 369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.12, 1,203.36 and 369.40 is: 554.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.12 : 1,203.36 = 369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.12/1,203.36 = 369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.12x = 1,203.36 × 369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.12x = 444,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,521.18/802.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.18

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