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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.19, 1,200.69 and 367.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.19, 1,200.69 and 367.29 is: 551.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.19 : 1,200.69 = 367.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.19/1,200.69 = 367.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.19x = 1,200.69 × 367.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.19x = 441,001.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,001.43/800.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.12

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