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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.03, 1,199.97 and 280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.03, 1,199.97 and 280.28 is: 420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.03 : 1,199.97 = 280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.03/1,199.97 = 280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.03x = 1,199.97 × 280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.03x = 336,321.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,321.59/800.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.39

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