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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.35, 1,202.13 and 253.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.35, 1,202.13 and 253.47 is: 380.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.35 : 1,202.13 = 253.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.35/1,202.13 = 253.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.35x = 1,202.13 × 253.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.35x = 304,703.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,703.89/801.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.24

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