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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.98, 1,203.66 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.98, 1,203.66 and 370.44 is: 555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.98 : 1,203.66 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.98/1,203.66 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.98x = 1,203.66 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.98x = 445,883.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,883.81/802.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.29

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