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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.74, 1,202.88 and 369.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.74, 1,202.88 and 369.39 is: 553.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.74 : 1,202.88 = 369.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.74/1,202.88 = 369.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.74x = 1,202.88 × 369.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.74x = 444,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,331.84/802.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.52

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