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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.41, 1,200.45 and 367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.41, 1,200.45 and 367.46 is: 551.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.41 : 1,200.45 = 367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.41/1,200.45 = 367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.41x = 1,200.45 × 367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.41x = 441,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,117.36/800.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.11

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