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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.60, 1,203.96 and 369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.60, 1,203.96 and 369.82 is: 554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.60 : 1,203.96 = 369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.60/1,203.96 = 369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.60x = 1,203.96 × 369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.60x = 445,248.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,248.49/802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.76

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