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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.93, 1,204.80 and 370.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.93, 1,204.80 and 370.39 is: 555.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.93 : 1,204.80 = 370.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.93/1,204.80 = 370.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.93x = 1,204.80 × 370.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.93x = 446,245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,245.87/802.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.77

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