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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.13, 1,200.30 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.13, 1,200.30 and 252.18 is: 378.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.13 : 1,200.30 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.13/1,200.30 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.13x = 1,200.30 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.13x = 302,691.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,691.65/800.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.30

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