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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.51, 1,202.32 and 253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.51, 1,202.32 and 253.73 is: 380.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.51 : 1,202.32 = 253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.51/1,202.32 = 253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.51x = 1,202.32 × 253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.51x = 305,067.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,067.98/801.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.62

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