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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.15, 1,198.78 and 337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.15, 1,198.78 and 337.10 is: 505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.15 : 1,198.78 = 337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.15/1,198.78 = 337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.15x = 1,198.78 × 337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.15x = 404,108.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,108.74/800.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.04

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