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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.04, 1,201.80 and 253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.04, 1,201.80 and 253.30 is: 380.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.04 : 1,201.80 = 253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.04/1,201.80 = 253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.04x = 1,201.80 × 253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.04x = 304,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,415.94/801.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.03

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