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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.33, 1,201.06 and 338.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.33, 1,201.06 and 338.41 is: 507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.33 : 1,201.06 = 338.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.33/1,201.06 = 338.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.33x = 1,201.06 × 338.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.33x = 406,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,452.64/801.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.22

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