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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.67, 1,204.28 and 369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.67, 1,204.28 and 369.50 is: 554.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.67 : 1,204.28 = 369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.67/1,204.28 = 369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.67x = 1,204.28 × 369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.67x = 444,979.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,979.61/802.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.37

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