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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.48, 1,200.84 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.48, 1,200.84 and 367.52 is: 551.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.48 : 1,200.84 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.48/1,200.84 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.48x = 1,200.84 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.48x = 441,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,332.72/800.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.34

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