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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.71, 1,203.14 and 368.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.71, 1,203.14 and 368.95 is: 553.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.71 : 1,203.14 = 368.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.71/1,203.14 = 368.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.71x = 1,203.14 × 368.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.71x = 443,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,898.50/802.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.00

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