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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.62, 1,202.29 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.62, 1,202.29 and 253.68 is: 380.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.62 : 1,202.29 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.62/1,202.29 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.62x = 1,202.29 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.62x = 304,999.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,999.97/801.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.48

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