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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.20, 1,203.72 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.20, 1,203.72 and 340.32 is: 510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.20 : 1,203.72 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.20/1,203.72 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.20x = 1,203.72 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.20x = 409,649.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,649.99/802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.66

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