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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.14, 1,201.80 and 368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.14, 1,201.80 and 368.40 is: 551.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.14 : 1,201.80 = 368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.14/1,201.80 = 368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.14x = 1,201.80 × 368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.14x = 442,743.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,743.12/802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.95

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