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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.62, 1,204.33 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.62, 1,204.33 and 370.08 is: 555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.62 : 1,204.33 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.62/1,204.33 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.62x = 1,204.33 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.62x = 445,698.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,698.45/802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.30

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