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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801, 1,201.48 and 253.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801, 1,201.48 and 253.18 is: 379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801 : 1,201.48 = 253.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801/1,201.48 = 253.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801x = 1,201.48 × 253.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801x = 304,190.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,190.71/801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.76

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