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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.41, 1,202.32 and 339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.41, 1,202.32 and 339.20 is: 508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.41 : 1,202.32 = 339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.41/1,202.32 = 339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.41x = 1,202.32 × 339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.41x = 407,833.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,833.11/801.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.90

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