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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.18, 1,202.25 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.18, 1,202.25 and 362.96 is: 543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.18 : 1,202.25 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.18/1,202.25 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.18x = 1,202.25 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.18x = 436,368.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,368.66/802.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.98

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