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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.36, 1,201.52 and 368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.36, 1,201.52 and 368.08 is: 551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.36 : 1,201.52 = 368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.36/1,201.52 = 368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.36x = 1,201.52 × 368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.36x = 442,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,255.48/801.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.88

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