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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.54, 1,203.56 and 363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.54, 1,203.56 and 363.52 is: 545.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.54 : 1,203.56 = 363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.54/1,203.56 = 363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.54x = 1,203.56 × 363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.54x = 437,518.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,518.13/802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.17

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