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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.50, 1,201.16 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.50, 1,201.16 and 367.76 is: 551.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.50 : 1,201.16 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.50/1,201.16 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.50x = 1,201.16 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.50x = 441,738.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,738.60/800.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.83

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