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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.28, 1,201.84 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.28, 1,201.84 and 288.32 is: 432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.28 : 1,201.84 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.28/1,201.84 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.28x = 1,201.84 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.28x = 346,514.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,514.51/801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.45

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