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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.01, 1,203.07 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.01, 1,203.07 and 254.24 is: 381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.01 : 1,203.07 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.01/1,203.07 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.01x = 1,203.07 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.01x = 305,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,862.50/802.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.37

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