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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.45, 1,202.37 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.45, 1,202.37 and 253.64 is: 380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.45 : 1,202.37 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.45/1,202.37 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.45x = 1,202.37 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.45x = 304,963.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,963.11/801.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.51

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