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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.03, 1,198.97 and 337.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.03, 1,198.97 and 337.25 is: 505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.03 : 1,198.97 = 337.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.03/1,198.97 = 337.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.03x = 1,198.97 × 337.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.03x = 404,346.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,346.64/800.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.42

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