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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.46, 1,200.06 and 367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.46, 1,200.06 and 367.38 is: 550.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.46 : 1,200.06 = 367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.46/1,200.06 = 367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.46x = 1,200.06 × 367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.46x = 440,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,878.04/800.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.78

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