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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.17, 1,200.31 and 337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.17, 1,200.31 and 337.49 is: 506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.17 : 1,200.31 = 337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.17/1,200.31 = 337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.17x = 1,200.31 × 337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.17x = 405,092.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,092.62/800.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.26

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