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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.17, 1,201.81 and 338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.17, 1,201.81 and 338.49 is: 507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.17 : 1,201.81 = 338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.17/1,201.81 = 338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.17x = 1,201.81 × 338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.17x = 406,800.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,800.67/801.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.76

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