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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.22, 1,200.56 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.22, 1,200.56 and 361.60 is: 542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.22 : 1,200.56 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.22/1,200.56 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.22x = 1,200.56 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.22x = 434,122.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,122.50/800.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.50

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