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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.44, 1,201.92 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.44, 1,201.92 and 253.52 is: 380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.44 : 1,201.92 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.44/1,201.92 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.44x = 1,201.92 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.44x = 304,710.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,710.76/801.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.20

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