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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.62, 1,204.29 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.62, 1,204.29 and 369.90 is: 555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.62 : 1,204.29 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.62/1,204.29 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.62x = 1,204.29 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.62x = 445,466.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,466.87/802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.02

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