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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.32, 1,203.48 and 369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.32, 1,203.48 and 369.42 is: 554.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.32 : 1,203.48 = 369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.32/1,203.48 = 369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.32x = 1,203.48 × 369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.32x = 444,589.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,589.58/802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.13

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