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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.72, 1,201.96 and 368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.72, 1,201.96 and 368.36 is: 552.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.72 : 1,201.96 = 368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.72/1,201.96 = 368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.72x = 1,201.96 × 368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.72x = 442,753.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,753.99/801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.26

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