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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.10, 1,202.10 and 338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.10, 1,202.10 and 338.80 is: 508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.10 : 1,202.10 = 338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.10/1,202.10 = 338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.10x = 1,202.10 × 338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.10x = 407,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,271.48/801.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.39

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