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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.24, 1,201.74 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.24, 1,201.74 and 253.46 is: 380.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.24 : 1,201.74 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.24/1,201.74 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.24x = 1,201.74 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.24x = 304,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,593.02/801.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.15

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