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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.12, 1,201.86 and 368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.12, 1,201.86 and 368.40 is: 552.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.12 : 1,201.86 = 368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.12/1,201.86 = 368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.12x = 1,201.86 × 368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.12x = 442,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,765.22/801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.68

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