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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.02, 1,202.06 and 339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.02, 1,202.06 and 339.64 is: 509.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.02 : 1,202.06 = 339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.02/1,202.06 = 339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.02x = 1,202.06 × 339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.02x = 408,267.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,267.66/802.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.05

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