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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.73, 1,201.10 and 338.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.73, 1,201.10 and 338.43 is: 507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.73 : 1,201.10 = 338.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.73/1,201.10 = 338.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.73x = 1,201.10 × 338.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.73x = 406,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,486.58/800.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.65

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