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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.05, 1,203.19 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.05, 1,203.19 and 339.54 is: 509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.05 : 1,203.19 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.05/1,203.19 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.05x = 1,203.19 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.05x = 408,531.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,531.13/802.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.36

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