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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.41, 1,199.22 and 337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.41, 1,199.22 and 337.51 is: 506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.41 : 1,199.22 = 337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.41/1,199.22 = 337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.41x = 1,199.22 × 337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.41x = 404,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,745.74/799.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.31

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