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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.88, 1,201.53 and 253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.88, 1,201.53 and 253.07 is: 379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.88 : 1,201.53 = 253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.88/1,201.53 = 253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.88x = 1,201.53 × 253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.88x = 304,075.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,075.15/800.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.68

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