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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.30, 1,201.86 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.30, 1,201.86 and 338.94 is: 508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.30 : 1,201.86 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.30/1,201.86 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.30x = 1,201.86 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.30x = 407,358.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,358.43/801.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.37

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