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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.50, 1,204.16 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.50, 1,204.16 and 369.76 is: 554.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.50 : 1,204.16 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.50/1,204.16 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.50x = 1,204.16 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.50x = 445,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,250.20/802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.83

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