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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.29, 1,203.45 and 247.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.29, 1,203.45 and 247.01 is: 370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.29 : 1,203.45 = 247.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.29/1,203.45 = 247.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.29x = 1,203.45 × 247.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.29x = 297,264.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,264.18/802.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.52

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