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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.02, 1,202.73 and 339.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.02, 1,202.73 and 339.83 is: 509.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.02 : 1,202.73 = 339.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.02/1,202.73 = 339.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.02x = 1,202.73 × 339.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.02x = 408,719.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,719.00/802.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.61

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