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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.54, 1,200.02 and 338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.54, 1,200.02 and 338.44 is: 507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.54 : 1,200.02 = 338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.54/1,200.02 = 338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.54x = 1,200.02 × 338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.54x = 406,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,134.77/800.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.33

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