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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.71, 1,202.58 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.71, 1,202.58 and 253.88 is: 380.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.71 : 1,202.58 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.71/1,202.58 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.71x = 1,202.58 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.71x = 305,311.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,311.01/801.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.82

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