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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.82, 1,204.22 and 369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.82, 1,204.22 and 369.98 is: 554.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.82 : 1,204.22 = 369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.82/1,204.22 = 369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.82x = 1,204.22 × 369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.82x = 445,534.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,534.13/802.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.96

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