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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.60, 1,200.28 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.60, 1,200.28 and 367.44 is: 550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.60 : 1,200.28 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.60/1,200.28 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.60x = 1,200.28 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.60x = 441,030.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,030.88/800.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.88

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