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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.63, 1,202.31 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.63, 1,202.31 and 253.89 is: 380.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.63 : 1,202.31 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.63/1,202.31 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.63x = 1,202.31 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.63x = 305,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,254.49/801.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.79

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