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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.19, 1,202.34 and 362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.19, 1,202.34 and 362.93 is: 543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.19 : 1,202.34 = 362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.19/1,202.34 = 362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.19x = 1,202.34 × 362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.19x = 436,365.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,365.26/802.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.97

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