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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.97, 1,202.83 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.97, 1,202.83 and 254.28 is: 381.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.97 : 1,202.83 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.97/1,202.83 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.97x = 1,202.83 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.97x = 305,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,859.49/801.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.38

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