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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.53, 1,199.47 and 366.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.53, 1,199.47 and 366.81 is: 550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.53 : 1,199.47 = 366.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.53/1,199.47 = 366.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.53x = 1,199.47 × 366.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.53x = 439,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,977.59/799.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.30

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