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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.14, 1,201.65 and 253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.14, 1,201.65 and 253.31 is: 379.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.14 : 1,201.65 = 253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.14/1,201.65 = 253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.14x = 1,201.65 × 253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.14x = 304,389.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,389.96/801.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.95

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