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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800, 1,200.48 and 344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800, 1,200.48 and 344 is: 516.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800 : 1,200.48 = 344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800/1,200.48 = 344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800x = 1,200.48 × 344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800x = 412,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,965.12/800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.21

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