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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.24, 1,202.94 and 368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.24, 1,202.94 and 368.92 is: 553.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.24 : 1,202.94 = 368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.24/1,202.94 = 368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.24x = 1,202.94 × 368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.24x = 443,788.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,788.62/802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.19

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