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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.67, 1,202.98 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.67, 1,202.98 and 363.44 is: 544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.67 : 1,202.98 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.67/1,202.98 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.67x = 1,202.98 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.67x = 437,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,211.05/802.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.70

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