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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.18, 1,199.96 and 367.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.18, 1,199.96 and 367.03 is: 550.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.18 : 1,199.96 = 367.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.18/1,199.96 = 367.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.18x = 1,199.96 × 367.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.18x = 440,424.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,424.42/800.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.41

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