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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.05, 1,200.01 and 367.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.05, 1,200.01 and 367.21 is: 550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.05 : 1,200.01 = 367.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.05/1,200.01 = 367.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.05x = 1,200.01 × 367.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.05x = 440,655.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,655.67/800.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.79

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