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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.44, 1,200.66 and 367.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.44, 1,200.66 and 367.90 is: 551.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.44 : 1,200.66 = 367.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.44/1,200.66 = 367.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.44x = 1,200.66 × 367.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.44x = 441,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,722.81/800.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.85

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