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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.06, 1,201.78 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.06, 1,201.78 and 253.24 is: 379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.06 : 1,201.78 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.06/1,201.78 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.06x = 1,201.78 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.06x = 304,338.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,338.77/801.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.92

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