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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.21, 1,202.80 and 334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.21, 1,202.80 and 334.01 is: 500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.21 : 1,202.80 = 334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.21/1,202.80 = 334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.21x = 1,202.80 × 334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.21x = 401,746.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,746.54/802.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.80

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