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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.50, 1,202.13 and 339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.50, 1,202.13 and 339.03 is: 508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.50 : 1,202.13 = 339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.50/1,202.13 = 339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.50x = 1,202.13 × 339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.50x = 407,558.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,558.13/801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.50

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