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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.70, 1,202.68 and 363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.70, 1,202.68 and 363.22 is: 544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.70 : 1,202.68 = 363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.70/1,202.68 = 363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.70x = 1,202.68 × 363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.70x = 436,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,837.43/802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.21

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