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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.21, 1,200.38 and 337.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.21, 1,200.38 and 337.90 is: 506.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.21 : 1,200.38 = 337.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.21/1,200.38 = 337.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.21x = 1,200.38 × 337.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.21x = 405,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,608.40/800.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.88

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