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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.16, 1,200.14 and 367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.16, 1,200.14 and 367.72 is: 550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.16 : 1,200.14 = 367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.16/1,200.14 = 367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.16x = 1,200.14 × 367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.16x = 441,315.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,315.48/801.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.85

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