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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.60, 1,201.98 and 253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.60, 1,201.98 and 253.77 is: 380.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.60 : 1,201.98 = 253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.60/1,201.98 = 253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.60x = 1,201.98 × 253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.60x = 305,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,026.46/801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.52

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