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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.72, 1,201.44 and 368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.72, 1,201.44 and 368.20 is: 552.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.72 : 1,201.44 = 368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.72/1,201.44 = 368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.72x = 1,201.44 × 368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.72x = 442,370.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,370.21/800.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.47

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