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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.90, 1,202.37 and 385.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.90, 1,202.37 and 385.23 is: 577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.90 : 1,202.37 = 385.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.90/1,202.37 = 385.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.90x = 1,202.37 × 385.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.90x = 463,189.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,189.00/801.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.61

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