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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.69, 1,202.46 and 253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.69, 1,202.46 and 253.83 is: 380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.69 : 1,202.46 = 253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.69/1,202.46 = 253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.69x = 1,202.46 × 253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.69x = 305,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,220.42/801.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.72

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