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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.05, 1,202.71 and 333.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.05, 1,202.71 and 333.47 is: 500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.05 : 1,202.71 = 333.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.05/1,202.71 = 333.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.05x = 1,202.71 × 333.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.05x = 401,067.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,067.70/802.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.05

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