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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.51, 1,204.07 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.51, 1,204.07 and 369.56 is: 554.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.51 : 1,204.07 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.51/1,204.07 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.51x = 1,204.07 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.51x = 444,977.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,977.27/802.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.48

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