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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.24, 1,202.04 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.24, 1,202.04 and 253.38 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.24 : 1,202.04 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.24/1,202.04 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.24x = 1,202.04 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.24x = 304,572.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,572.90/801.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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