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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.29, 1,201.79 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.29, 1,201.79 and 253.48 is: 380.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.29 : 1,201.79 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.29/1,201.79 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.29x = 1,201.79 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.29x = 304,628.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,628.19/801.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.17

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