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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.63, 1,201.77 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.63, 1,201.77 and 369.09 is: 553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.63 : 1,201.77 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.63/1,201.77 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.63x = 1,201.77 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.63x = 443,561.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,561.29/801.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.32

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