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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.28, 1,201.92 and 368.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.28, 1,201.92 and 368.47 is: 552.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.28 : 1,201.92 = 368.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.28/1,201.92 = 368.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.28x = 1,201.92 × 368.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.28x = 442,871.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,871.46/801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.71

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