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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.06, 1,201.45 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.06, 1,201.45 and 253.16 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.06 : 1,201.45 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.06/1,201.45 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.06x = 1,201.45 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.06x = 304,151.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,151.81/801.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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