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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.57, 1,203.86 and 369.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.57, 1,203.86 and 369.67 is: 554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.57 : 1,203.86 = 369.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.57/1,203.86 = 369.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.57x = 1,203.86 × 369.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.57x = 445,029.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,029.08/802.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.51

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