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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.14, 1,201.84 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.14, 1,201.84 and 253.46 is: 380.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.14 : 1,201.84 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.14/1,201.84 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.14x = 1,201.84 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.14x = 304,620.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,620.74/801.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.24

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