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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.36, 1,201.32 and 288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.36, 1,201.32 and 288.24 is: 432.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.36 : 1,201.32 = 288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.36/1,201.32 = 288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.36x = 1,201.32 × 288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.36x = 346,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,268.48/801.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.10

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