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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.32, 1,203.52 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.32, 1,203.52 and 369.20 is: 553.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.32 : 1,203.52 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.32/1,203.52 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.32x = 1,203.52 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.32x = 444,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,339.58/802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.82

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