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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.96, 1,204.52 and 370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.96, 1,204.52 and 370.24 is: 555.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.96 : 1,204.52 = 370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.96/1,204.52 = 370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.96x = 1,204.52 × 370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.96x = 445,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,961.48/802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.40

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