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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.74, 1,204.65 and 369.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.74, 1,204.65 and 369.93 is: 555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.74 : 1,204.65 = 369.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.74/1,204.65 = 369.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.74x = 1,204.65 × 369.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.74x = 445,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,636.17/802.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.14

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