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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.17, 1,202.61 and 369.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.17, 1,202.61 and 369.63 is: 554.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.17 : 1,202.61 = 369.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.17/1,202.61 = 369.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.17x = 1,202.61 × 369.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.17x = 444,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,520.73/802.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.15

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