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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.49, 1,200.55 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.49, 1,200.55 and 252.68 is: 378.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.49 : 1,200.55 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.49/1,200.55 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.49x = 1,200.55 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.49x = 303,354.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,354.97/800.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.96

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