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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.16, 1,203.63 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.16, 1,203.63 and 363.72 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.16 : 1,203.63 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.16/1,203.63 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.16x = 1,203.63 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.16x = 437,784.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,784.30/802.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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