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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.50, 1,204.14 and 369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.50, 1,204.14 and 369.42 is: 554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.50 : 1,204.14 = 369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.50/1,204.14 = 369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.50x = 1,204.14 × 369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.50x = 444,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,833.40/802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.31

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