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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.21, 1,200.49 and 337.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.21, 1,200.49 and 337.87 is: 506.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.21 : 1,200.49 = 337.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.21/1,200.49 = 337.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.21x = 1,200.49 × 337.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.21x = 405,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,610.21/800.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.88

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