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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.07, 1,199.32 and 338.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.07, 1,199.32 and 338.17 is: 506.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.07 : 1,199.32 = 338.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.07/1,199.32 = 338.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.07x = 1,199.32 × 338.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.07x = 405,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,570.20/800.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.92

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