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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.01, 1,199.88 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.01, 1,199.88 and 337.77 is: 506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.01 : 1,199.88 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.01/1,199.88 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.01x = 1,199.88 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.01x = 405,283.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,283.47/800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.60

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