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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.53, 1,202.42 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.53, 1,202.42 and 253.59 is: 380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.53 : 1,202.42 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.53/1,202.42 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.53x = 1,202.42 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.53x = 304,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,920.42/801.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.42

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