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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.27, 1,200.57 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.27, 1,200.57 and 252.51 is: 378.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.27 : 1,200.57 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.27/1,200.57 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.27x = 1,200.57 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.27x = 303,155.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,155.93/800.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.82

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