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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.59, 1,203.44 and 369.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.59, 1,203.44 and 369.33 is: 553.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.59 : 1,203.44 = 369.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.59/1,203.44 = 369.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.59x = 1,203.44 × 369.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.59x = 444,464.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,464.65/802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.79

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