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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.48, 1,200.26 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.48, 1,200.26 and 252.50 is: 378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.48 : 1,200.26 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.48/1,200.26 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.48x = 1,200.26 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.48x = 303,065.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,065.65/800.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.60

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