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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.92, 1,200.96 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.92, 1,200.96 and 367.20 is: 551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.92 : 1,200.96 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.92/1,200.96 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.92x = 1,200.96 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.92x = 440,992.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,992.51/799.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.30

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