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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.34, 1,199.67 and 367.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.34, 1,199.67 and 367.39 is: 550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.34 : 1,199.67 = 367.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.34/1,199.67 = 367.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.34x = 1,199.67 × 367.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.34x = 440,746.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,746.76/800.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.70

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