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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.81, 1,202.04 and 339.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.81, 1,202.04 and 339.95 is: 509.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.81 : 1,202.04 = 339.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.81/1,202.04 = 339.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.81x = 1,202.04 × 339.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.81x = 408,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,627.49/801.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.63

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