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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.67, 1,198.29 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.67, 1,198.29 and 337.20 is: 505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.67 : 1,198.29 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.67/1,198.29 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.67x = 1,198.29 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.67x = 404,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,063.39/799.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.29

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