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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.53, 1,199.58 and 338.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.53, 1,199.58 and 338.05 is: 506.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.53 : 1,199.58 = 338.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.53/1,199.58 = 338.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.53x = 1,199.58 × 338.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.53x = 405,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,518.02/800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.56

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