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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.40, 1,203.18 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.40, 1,203.18 and 363.44 is: 544.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.40 : 1,203.18 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.40/1,203.18 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.40x = 1,203.18 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.40x = 437,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,286.75/802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.97

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