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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.40, 1,203.12 and 385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.40, 1,203.12 and 385.73 is: 578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.40 : 1,203.12 = 385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.40/1,203.12 = 385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.40x = 1,203.12 × 385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.40x = 464,079.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,079.48/802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.36

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