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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.53, 1,202.99 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.53, 1,202.99 and 369.18 is: 553.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.53 : 1,202.99 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.53/1,202.99 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.53x = 1,202.99 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.53x = 444,118.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,118.00/802.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.40

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