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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.46, 1,202.31 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.46, 1,202.31 and 253.46 is: 380.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.46 : 1,202.31 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.46/1,202.31 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.46x = 1,202.31 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.46x = 304,737.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,737.49/801.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.23

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