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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.44, 1,201.32 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.44, 1,201.32 and 368.24 is: 551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.44 : 1,201.32 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.44/1,201.32 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.44x = 1,201.32 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.44x = 442,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,374.08/801.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.97

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