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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.74, 1,204.10 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.74, 1,204.10 and 247.46 is: 371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.74 : 1,204.10 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.74/1,204.10 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.74x = 1,204.10 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.74x = 297,960.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,960.26/802.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.18

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