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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.30, 1,200.39 and 367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.30, 1,200.39 and 367.46 is: 551.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.30 : 1,200.39 = 367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.30/1,200.39 = 367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.30x = 1,200.39 × 367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.30x = 441,092.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,092.43/800.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.16

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