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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.51, 1,200.51 and 361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.51, 1,200.51 and 361.70 is: 542.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.51 : 1,200.51 = 361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.51/1,200.51 = 361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.51x = 1,200.51 × 361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.51x = 434,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,224.47/800.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.43

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