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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,202.52 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,202.52 and 370.32 is: 554.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,202.52 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,202.52 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,202.52 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 445,317.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,317.21/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.71

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