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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.49, 1,200.72 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.49, 1,200.72 and 338.58 is: 507.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.49 : 1,200.72 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.49/1,200.72 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.49x = 1,200.72 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.49x = 406,539.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,539.78/800.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.86

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