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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.44, 1,202.28 and 339.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.44, 1,202.28 and 339.55 is: 509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.44 : 1,202.28 = 339.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.44/1,202.28 = 339.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.44x = 1,202.28 × 339.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.44x = 408,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,239.78/801.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.38

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