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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.07, 1,200.27 and 337.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.07, 1,200.27 and 337.85 is: 506.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.07 : 1,200.27 = 337.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.07/1,200.27 = 337.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.07x = 1,200.27 × 337.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.07x = 405,503.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,503.53/800.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.84

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