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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.96, 1,201.42 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.96, 1,201.42 and 338.50 is: 507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.96 : 1,201.42 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.96/1,201.42 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.96x = 1,201.42 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.96x = 406,673.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,673.93/800.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.74

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