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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.24, 1,201.62 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.24, 1,201.62 and 253.56 is: 380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.24 : 1,201.62 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.24/1,201.62 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.24x = 1,201.62 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.24x = 304,682.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,682.77/801.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.26

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