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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.22, 1,199.92 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.22, 1,199.92 and 367 is: 550.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.22 : 1,199.92 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.22/1,199.92 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.22x = 1,199.92 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.22x = 440,370.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,370.64/800.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.31

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