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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.24, 1,201.44 and 367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.24, 1,201.44 and 367.92 is: 551.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.24 : 1,201.44 = 367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.24/1,201.44 = 367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.24x = 1,201.44 × 367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.24x = 442,033.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,033.80/801.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.69

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