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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.44, 1,199.40 and 338.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.44, 1,199.40 and 338.14 is: 506.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.44 : 1,199.40 = 338.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.44/1,199.40 = 338.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.44x = 1,199.40 × 338.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.44x = 405,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,565.12/800.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.68

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