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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.50, 1,202.82 and 363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.50, 1,202.82 and 363.29 is: 544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.50 : 1,202.82 = 363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.50/1,202.82 = 363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.50x = 1,202.82 × 363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.50x = 436,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,966.46/802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.51

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