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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.53, 1,200.80 and 252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.53, 1,200.80 and 252.64 is: 378.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.53 : 1,200.80 = 252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.53/1,200.80 = 252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.53x = 1,200.80 × 252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.53x = 303,374.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,374.91/800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.97

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