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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.17, 1,200.30 and 252.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.17, 1,200.30 and 252.37 is: 378.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.17 : 1,200.30 = 252.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.17/1,200.30 = 252.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.17x = 1,200.30 × 252.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.17x = 302,916.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,916.71/800.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.57

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