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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.57, 1,202.34 and 253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.57, 1,202.34 and 253.77 is: 380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.57 : 1,202.34 = 253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.57/1,202.34 = 253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.57x = 1,202.34 × 253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.57x = 305,117.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,117.82/801.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.65

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