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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.24, 1,202.01 and 253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.24, 1,202.01 and 253.30 is: 380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.24 : 1,202.01 = 253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.24/1,202.01 = 253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.24x = 1,202.01 × 253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.24x = 304,469.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,469.13/801.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.00

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