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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.42, 1,202.71 and 339.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.42, 1,202.71 and 339.33 is: 509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.42 : 1,202.71 = 339.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.42/1,202.71 = 339.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.42x = 1,202.71 × 339.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.42x = 408,114.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,114.74/801.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.24

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