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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.68, 1,203.49 and 363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.68, 1,203.49 and 363.45 is: 544.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.68 : 1,203.49 = 363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.68/1,203.49 = 363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.68x = 1,203.49 × 363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.68x = 437,413.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,413.41/802.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.94

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