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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.57, 1,204.26 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.57, 1,204.26 and 369.64 is: 554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.57 : 1,204.26 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.57/1,204.26 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.57x = 1,204.26 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.57x = 445,142.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,142.67/802.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.65

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