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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.68, 1,202.52 and 253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.68, 1,202.52 and 253.85 is: 380.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.68 : 1,202.52 = 253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.68/1,202.52 = 253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.68x = 1,202.52 × 253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.68x = 305,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,262.71/801.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.78

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