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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.57, 1,202.31 and 253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.57, 1,202.31 and 253.74 is: 380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.57 : 1,202.31 = 253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.57/1,202.31 = 253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.57x = 1,202.31 × 253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.57x = 305,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,074.14/801.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.60

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