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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.51, 1,202.83 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.51, 1,202.83 and 368.75 is: 552.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.51 : 1,202.83 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.51/1,202.83 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.51x = 1,202.83 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.51x = 443,543.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,543.56/802.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.70

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